>> Being overworked is not a good reason to hire. Instead, hire to be ready to catch opportunities, not to survive the current battles.
> I disagree - if you have overworked people, that is usually a red flag.
Overworked people is a red flag indeed, but it is usually a symptom of a deeper problem that is unlikely to be solved with more hires. I think the author hits the nail on the head here -- first and foremost hire for future opportunities.
> I disagree - if you have overworked people, that is usually a red flag.
Overworked people is a red flag indeed, but it is usually a symptom of a deeper problem that is unlikely to be solved with more hires. I think the author hits the nail on the head here -- first and foremost hire for future opportunities.