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  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What are the consequences of hiring the wrong person?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "A bad hire can lead to reduced productivity, lowered team morale, increased turnover costs, and reputational harm. The financial cost alone can exceed £13,500 per hire."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How can HR avoid bad hires in 2026?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Use structured interviews, smart screening tools, assessments, reference checks, and data-backed hiring strategies to reduce hiring errors."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What are the top red flags to watch for when hiring?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Watch for vague answers, poor communication, job-hopping, salary focus, or negative talk about past employers. These may signal future issues."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How do you recover from a bad hire?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Offer feedback, consider redeployment, or exit early if misalignment persists. Learn from the experience to refine your process."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Why is smart recruitment important in 2026?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "With increasing hiring costs and talent competition, smart recruitment ensures long-term fit, lowers turnover, and improves business outcomes."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What technologies help avoid bad hires?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "AI-based Applicant Tracking Systems, pre-hire assessment tools, candidate scorecards, and automated screening software can significantly reduce hiring risks by using data to inform decisions."
      }
    }
  ]
}