Do Your Hiring Managers Know A Superstar When They See One?

It goes by many names: The A-player, The Game-Changer, The Superstar. Notice the sports theme? Maybe it’s because companies scout these candidates like high school prodigies and hiring one is celebrated like signing a top draft pick. According to the generally accepted definition, “top” performers are roughly four times as productive as “average” performers. Sometimes the difference is far greater. A truly exceptional employee can transform a company and deliver an incredible ROI, but many hiring managers pass them by.