The First 90 Days: Why Great Hires Fail

You found the right person. They accepted. They started. Ninety days later they are gone, and nobody can quite explain why. The hire did not fail. The first 90 days did.

Early attrition is one of the most expensive outcomes in hiring. It wastes the fee, the interview time and months of productivity.

This whitepaper explains why new technology hires leave early and gives you a simple 90-day plan, including what your recruitment partner should be doing after placement.

What is inside this free whitepaper

• The six reasons new hires leave early
• A 30-60-90 day onboarding plan
• Manager check-in questions
• What your recruitment partner should do after placement

Who should read it

Hiring managers, HR teams and team leads onboarding new technology staff and contractors.

Frequently asked questions

Why do new employees leave in the first 90 days?

Usually because the role differs from what was described, onboarding is weak, the manager relationship is poor or a counter-offer or other opportunity pulls them away.

What should an onboarding plan include?

Access and equipment on day one, a buddy, clear 30-60-90 day goals and regular manager check-ins.

Should recruitment agencies support onboarding?

Yes. A good partner checks in with the new hire at 30, 60 and 90 days and flags concerns early.

Download The First 90 Days: Why Great Hires Fail free using the form. It is written for Australian employers hiring IT talent, from 14+ years of specialist IT recruitment.