Why Hiring Decisions Feel Harder Than Ever

Hiring today feels riskier than ever.

Critical roles stay open longer. Competition is intense. And one wrong hire can stall momentum, drain leadership time, and quietly undermine performance across an organization.

What’s striking is this: while most business decisions are driven by data, analytics, and measurable outcomes, many hiring decisions are still made using subjective tools like resumes, interviews, and gut instinct alone.

After decades working alongside CEOs and HR leaders, Welsh has seen firsthand how costly that disconnect can be. We’ve also seen how powerful hiring becomes when data is used intentionally and responsibly.

That’s why we’ve released a new whitepaper exploring how organizations can strengthen hiring decisions without slowing the process or damaging the candidate experience.

It looks at:

• The real business cost of vacant or poorly filled roles.
• Why interviews alone are unreliable predictors of performance.
• How modern assessment tools have evolved—and what to look for.
• The questions leaders should be asking before adopting any hiring tool.

This isn’t about adding complexity to hiring. It’s about reducing risk, improving decision quality, and building a stronger talent pipeline that holds up under pressure.

If hiring quality impacts your ability to grow, lead, and compete, this information is critical for you.

Download the full whitepaper and explore what smarter hiring looks like in today’s market.