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3 Questions to Ask Before Your Next Hire

  • Writer: Amy Lahmers
    Amy Lahmers
  • Sep 12, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Oct 15, 2025

Hiring is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a leader. The right person can accelerate your mission, while the wrong one can cost time, resources, and team energy.

 

Before you post a job or schedule an interview, pause and ask:

 

1.      What problem am I really trying to solve?

  • Is the role addressing growth opportunities, replacing someone, or shifting responsibilities?

  • Could outsourcing, restructuring, or adjusting current roles meet the need?

  • Is this hire aligned with my overall people strategy?

 

2.     Do I have the right structure in place?

  • Is the job description clear, with defined responsibilities and outcomes?

  • Are team relationships, expectations, and resources in place?

  • Is the team and leadership ready to support this person’s success?

 

3.     How will this hire strengthen our culture?

  • Does the candidate align with our organization’s values?

  • Beyond skills, will they elevate collaboration, innovation, and accountability?

  • Will this person make our team stronger, not just “fit in”?

 

Why These Questions Matter

Hiring isn’t about filling a seat; it’s about building a team that drives growth and sustains your mission. At FlourishesConsulting, we partner with leaders to bring clarity before, during, and after the hiring process, so you have the right people in the right roles.

 

Ready to make your next hire count?

Let’s talk about how we can support you in building a thriving, equipped team.


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Schedule a complimentary consultation today where we'll provide you with a tailored people plan focused on the areas that matter most to your organization's goals - whether that's hiring, culture, leadership development or structure. No more second-guessing or going it along. With the right guidance, you'll have the confidence to make bold, wise decisions and build a team that contributes at the highest level.

 
 
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