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What does a bad executive hire cost?
A bad executive hire costs far more than the salary — lost momentum, damaged teams, and missed opportunity often run to several times the person's annual pay. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the cost of a bad hire at around 30% of first-year earnings, and at senior level the true figure is usually higher.
The visible and hidden costs
Beyond severance and re-hiring, a wrong senior hire drains momentum: stalled decisions, unsettled teams, lost customers, and the opportunity cost of the months the seat sat wrong. At executive level the damage compounds — one poor leader can undo a quarter.
Why speed and rigour both matter
Leaving a key seat empty is costly too, so the goal is fast and right — pre-qualified candidates, assessed for fit, not just availability. The Quantum Club surfaces a pre-vetted slate quickly and confirms fit against the principal's brief before anyone interviews.
Shifting the risk off your desk
A success-only model puts the firm's fee at risk, not just yours. The Quantum Club works on No Cure, No Pay with a 60-day guarantee — the fee returns as credit if a placement doesn't hold — and places for the seat's return, so the hire pays for the next.
Frequently asked
How much does a bad hire actually cost?
The U.S. Department of Labor puts it at roughly 30% of the employee's first-year earnings; for executives, factoring lost momentum and team impact, it's typically well beyond that.
How do you reduce the risk of a bad executive hire?
Reach genuinely qualified passive candidates, assess for fit rather than availability, and use a model that guarantees the placement. The Quantum Club's 60-day guarantee returns the fee as credit if a hire doesn't hold.
Is it better to hire fast or hire right?
Both — an empty seat and a wrong hire are both expensive. Pre-qualification is what lets a search move quickly without lowering the bar.
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