The True Cost of a Bad Hire (And Why Most Companies Ignore It)
- S2E7
- 43:25
- January 6th 2026
Bad hires do not just cost money. They slow teams down, erode trust with existing employees, and quietly derail transformations long before leaders realize what is happening.
In this episode of Reroute Reflections, Andrew Ourique is joined by Joshua Hill, Co-Founder of SuperHired and VP of People & Culture at Tier 11, to unpack the true cost of a bad hire and why most companies continue to ignore it. Drawing on lessons from his time as an Army Infantry Captain, the conversation reframes hiring as the first and most critical part of the employee experience.
Together, they explore why hiring should be treated like product marketing, how poor discovery leads to costly downstream impacts, and why getting the right person in the seat at the right time is foundational to culture, performance, and change success.
Reroute Reflections
Change is inevitable—but navigating it successfully takes insight, strategy, and a willingness to operate in ambiguity. Reroute Reflections has evolved. In Season 1, we explored the intersections of relationships, wellness, and business. Now, in Season 2, host Andrew Ourique, founder of Reroute Consulting, shifts the focus to change management—unpacking real-world strategies, lessons, and insights from industry experts, clients, and leaders who have embraced transformation. Whether you're leading a team through uncertainty or adapting to change yourself, this podcast is your guide to making it work.