When businesses hit a growth plateau or start missing goals, the first instinct is often to hire someone new—usually with a flashy title. Maybe a “Senior Technical Consultant” or a “Digital Strategy Lead.” These roles sound impressive, but are they really what your business needs right now?
At Resorsi, we’ve learned that the job title rarely tells the whole story. In fact, one of the biggest challenges companies face isn’t a lack of talent—it’s a misdiagnosis of the real problem.
Why We Jump to Hiring
It’s easy to see hiring as a quick fix. Bringing someone in feels proactive. It signals growth. And in theory, the right hire can solve your biggest bottlenecks.
But here’s the issue: if you’re unclear about what’s really broken, you’ll end up hiring for the wrong pain point. That’s like going to a doctor, asking for surgery before a diagnosis, and being surprised when recovery doesn’t go as planned.
Symptoms vs. Root Causes
Let’s look at some examples:
- Symptom: Sales are lagging
Assumed Solution: Hire a sales director
Root Cause: Leads aren’t followed up consistently due to lack of admin support - Symptom: Projects keep missing deadlines
Assumed Solution: Bring in a project manager
Root Cause: No workflow system or task prioritization process in place - Symptom: The team is overwhelmed
Assumed Solution: Hire more people
Root Cause: Disorganized operations and no automation
Too often, companies treat the symptom—throwing people at the problem—without stepping back to examine how the business is actually functioning.
Start with Operational Diagnostics
Before you post that job ad, ask yourself:
- Are your current systems and processes optimized?
- Where is time being wasted daily?
- What tasks are being repeated or dropped?
- Are your team members doing work aligned with their roles, or just filling in gaps?
When we work with clients, we don’t just look at who they think they need—we help them identify what the business truly needs to move forward. That might mean starting with an administrative assistant before hiring a technical lead. Or implementing a CRM before adding more salespeople.
Clarity Over Complexity
Hiring should be the result of clear operational insight, not desperation. When you understand your bottlenecks, you can hire people who actually relieve pressure—not add more to the mix.
At Resorsi, our goal is to help businesses build teams that fit the stage they’re in, not just teams that look impressive on paper.
💡 The Bottom Line:
Don’t hire based on assumptions—hire based on diagnostics.
The right hire starts with the right diagnosis. Let’s make sure your next role solves problems, not just fills a seat.
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