10/06/2026
Recruitment doesn’t usually fall over at the start.
It tends to happen more quietly over the first few months.
The role looks right. The person is capable. But without clear expectations, regular check-ins and consistent leadership support, things can start to drift.
We often see that the difference isn’t the hire itself, it’s what happens once they’ve started.
That early period makes a big difference to how things settle long term.
Sometimes a closer look at those first few months explains more than expected.