Hire in haste… repent at your leisure.
The people you hire will either solve business problems—or create them.
In this episode of The Mason Duchatschek Show, I speak with Theresa Bassett, CEO of The Diamond Group and author of Uplevel: Sprint Your Way to the Next Level in Your Life and Business, about one of the most costly mistakes in business: rushing the hiring process.
From toxic culture to turnover, the ripple effect of a bad hire can stall growth, kill morale, and drain your resources. If you’re serious about building a recession-proof company, hiring right the first time isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Theresa and I also dive into leadership, business resilience, people systems, and what companies need to thrive in uncertain times.
Key Takeaways
✅ Bad hires don’t just cost money—they cost momentum
✅ Companies that “churn and burn” through talent create culture problems
✅ Strategic hiring is your first defense against recession risks
✅ Leadership starts with who you allow through the front door
✅ A strong company culture is built one smart hire at a time
Listen to the Full Conversation
🎙 Podcast Episode:
👉 https://shows.acast.com/themasonduchatschekshow/episodes/recession-proof-your-business-strategies
📺 Full Video on YouTube:
👉 https://youtu.be/6eMkF7H-xvg
Pro Tip
Want to avoid costly hiring mistakes and get the right people the first time?
✅ Explore proven hiring tools and strategies here:
👉 https://workforcealchemy.com/assessment-tools-training/
Learn More with Workforce Alchemy
Take the Workforce Alchemy Challenge—FREE—and discover expert tools, strategies, and training to hire better, lead stronger, and grow faster.
👉 Apply here: https://www.WorkforceAlchemy.com
About This Channel
Subscribe now & discover the world of Workforce Alchemy. Visit our website & take the challenge! Mason Duchatschek is an Amazon.com #1 bestselling author of numerous books, and his ideas have been featured in Selling Power, Entrepreneur, and the New York Times.
There is a way to make every employee more valuable. People shouldn't dread coming to work. Companies shouldn't lose great employees or settle for good when great is possible.
If you want to hire the best and avoid the rest, subscribe.
If you want to solve problems before they occur, subscribe.
If you want to get better work accomplished faster without adding staff, subscribe and share helpful ideas with others.
Topics include how to:
Hire
Increase sales
Prevent workplace drama, conflict, and violence
Reduce labor costs
Reduce turnover
Improve engagement
Improve retention
Improve safety
Use pre-employment assessment tests (psychometric tests)
Follow Us on Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReverseRiskConsulting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workforcealchemy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkforceAlchemist
Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/WorkforceAlchemy
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#Workforce #humanresources #hr #hrstrategy
The people you hire will either solve business problems—or create them.
In this episode of The Mason Duchatschek Show, I speak with Theresa Bassett, CEO of The Diamond Group and author of Uplevel: Sprint Your Way to the Next Level in Your Life and Business, about one of the most costly mistakes in business: rushing the hiring process.
From toxic culture to turnover, the ripple effect of a bad hire can stall growth, kill morale, and drain your resources. If you’re serious about building a recession-proof company, hiring right the first time isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Theresa and I also dive into leadership, business resilience, people systems, and what companies need to thrive in uncertain times.
Key Takeaways
✅ Bad hires don’t just cost money—they cost momentum
✅ Companies that “churn and burn” through talent create culture problems
✅ Strategic hiring is your first defense against recession risks
✅ Leadership starts with who you allow through the front door
✅ A strong company culture is built one smart hire at a time
Listen to the Full Conversation
🎙 Podcast Episode:
👉 https://shows.acast.com/themasonduchatschekshow/episodes/recession-proof-your-business-strategies
📺 Full Video on YouTube:
👉 https://youtu.be/6eMkF7H-xvg
Pro Tip
Want to avoid costly hiring mistakes and get the right people the first time?
✅ Explore proven hiring tools and strategies here:
👉 https://workforcealchemy.com/assessment-tools-training/
Learn More with Workforce Alchemy
Take the Workforce Alchemy Challenge—FREE—and discover expert tools, strategies, and training to hire better, lead stronger, and grow faster.
👉 Apply here: https://www.WorkforceAlchemy.com
About This Channel
Subscribe now & discover the world of Workforce Alchemy. Visit our website & take the challenge! Mason Duchatschek is an Amazon.com #1 bestselling author of numerous books, and his ideas have been featured in Selling Power, Entrepreneur, and the New York Times.
There is a way to make every employee more valuable. People shouldn't dread coming to work. Companies shouldn't lose great employees or settle for good when great is possible.
If you want to hire the best and avoid the rest, subscribe.
If you want to solve problems before they occur, subscribe.
If you want to get better work accomplished faster without adding staff, subscribe and share helpful ideas with others.
Topics include how to:
Hire
Increase sales
Prevent workplace drama, conflict, and violence
Reduce labor costs
Reduce turnover
Improve engagement
Improve retention
Improve safety
Use pre-employment assessment tests (psychometric tests)
Follow Us on Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReverseRiskConsulting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workforcealchemy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkforceAlchemist
Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/WorkforceAlchemy
Twitter/X: https://x.com/WorkAlchemist
#Workforce #humanresources #hr #hrstrategy
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