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Talent Talk: The Cost of a Bad Hiring Decision for Your Company, and You PersonallyTalent Talk: The Cost of a Bad Hiring Decision for Your Company, and You Personally

Starbucks recently named a new CEO, and the value of the company increased by around $16 billion. There’s a lesson in this for you and your company.

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