Why Your New Hire Quit Before Starting (Part 2/2)

This is part two of our series on candidates who quit before day one, keep reading for more. — Last week, I shared with you why some prospective employees will accept a job offer then back down at the last second. In this week’s episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I break down what exactly you can do about it. I share with you seven strategies you can implement right now to reduce the number of people who vanish after saying yes. Listen now and learn: How to probe for real motivation The dangers of long lead times between offer and start Why asking directly about counter-offers is a power move How to create emotional “stickiness” that keeps people from backing out What to do when someone ghosts you … and so much more. If you are looking to build a team with integrity, resilience, and commitment, then this is the way to do it! Tune in now. Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Probe motivation early (03:40) Shorten the gap between offer and start date (09:29) Create stickiness before the starting date (13:06) Be direct about counter-offers (15:03) Accept a certain rate of attrition (23:34) Strengthen your employer brand (27:17) Don’t forget to circle back (32:38) Additional Resources: ⚡ [Free Training] 5 steps to never stop growing: https://lawfirmmentor.net/go/ ⭐ Connect with us on socials: Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawFirmMentor/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/law_firm_mentor/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-firm-mentor-llc/ — Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor is a podcast aimed to help lawyers and law firm owners scale their business, make more money, and escape the 60-hour week grind for a life they love. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss a thing!