[pmchiu]

Out of the whole article I think the key point to take away is the fast reaction in face of a bad hire. Because let's face it - there is no fool proof way to hire people. So accept it and make sure you have the systems in place to reconcile a failed hired. I personally like the techniques used by companies like Facebook and Zappos to 'counsel out' people who aren't a fit for the organization. But these 'counseling out' sessions are extremely bad for the employee since its a signal to future employers that something was missed. So in the minds of the next person who interviews someone that was 'counseled out' there will always be a nagging doubt that they too missed something.