53, How do we hire the right people at leadership levels

#HRhelpdesk #IndiaHRGuide #Mandeep Singh an HR expert with 24 years of experience, discusses the challenges of hiring leadership talent in this insightful video. He stresses the importance of clearly defining both the formal job description and the informal expectations unique to the organization’s culture, such as political navigation or assertiveness. Mandeep warns against the common bias towards candidates’ brand affiliations—like their previous employers or educational institutions—and suggests focusing instead on their actual achievements and impact. He highlights that leadership impact typically takes 3 to 5 years to manifest, so consistent leadership tenure is a key indicator. Additionally, he strongly recommends involving an independent reviewer—an unbiased HR professional—to provide objective feedback on candidates. These strategies together help reduce leadership hiring errors to less than 10%, ensuring better organizational fit and success.