[JJMcJ]

> fire those that don't perform up to expectations quickly

What's the compensation for that risk? "We'll fire you in six weeks if you don't work out, so please leave your current job where you're well established and have about a 0.5% chance of getting fired this year."

Something like guaranteed six months severance, or a $100K reporting to work bonus with no clawbacks.

At the C-level, these kinds of guarantees happen all the time.

[gsibble]

Honestly, we've never encountered this problem. I've never poached someone that didn't work out. Usually, if I poach, I have to pay a premium so I'm fairly sure they can do the job.

[JJMcJ]

That's the hiring side of the issue.

What's the assurance for the person you are recruiting?

[gsibble]

We usually hire people unhappy in their current position and make an appealing offer. The chance that switching jobs may not work out is a chance all employees at all companies take. We don't do anything specific to protect against that like 99% of employers.