Hiring a Superstar May Lead to Potential Drawbacks

Previous studies on poaching top employees have revealed that recruiting these individuals can be challenging and often leads to negative outcomes. Newly hired top performers may struggle to maintain their exceptional performance and could even have a detrimental impact on their new organization, such as stifling innovation or decreasing the performance of existing employees. These findings are both surprising and concerning, considering the significant costs, time, and resources invested in the recruitment process.