September 10, 2024
Is Your Co-Worker a 'Workplace Catfish'? An Expert Explains How to Uncover the Truth — Before You Pay the Price.
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"Co-workers may find themselves picking up slack, leading to resentment or a negative work environment," Boren says.
"Beyond immediate productivity issues, these hires can damage a company’s reputation if clients or stakeholders notice a decline in service quality."
Natalie Boren sat down with Entrepreneur to share her expert insights on how hiring managers can avoid the costly pitfalls of hiring candidates with embellished resumes. Boren tells Entrepreneur that some of the most common resume lies include inflated job titles, exaggerated achievements, and overstated skills. When a workplace catfish lands a job and becomes a coworker, things can quickly go awry, leading to performance gaps like missed deadlines and subpar work.
"Video interviews can also help verify identity and gauge body language cues."
