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What Is the Cost of a Mis-Hire in a Development Team?

By Sofie Meyer on Apr 30, 2026 3:22:18 AM

Mis-hires can be very costly for your business. Often estimated at 1.5 times the employee's annual salary, and up to 2 times for more specialist or management roles. Beyond the financial costs, a mis-hire also drains time, momentum, motivation, and relationships, both internal and external.

Topics: Recruitment What CFOs should know

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