Recruiting the right talent is one of the most important, yet challenging aspects of HR. According to a study by the Human Capital Institute, a bad hire can cost a company an average of US$20,000, not to mention the time and effort taken to onboard the person, and subsequently find a replacement should things not work out. Moreover, with an increasingly competitive job market, organisations have to stand out to attract top talent.

As HR managers and recruiters embark on their next recruitment run in 2017 to find and recruit the best talent on board of companies, HireRight shared with us an Infographic that encompasses top 5 handy hiring tips to kick-start your recruitment efforts on the right note.

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