Why do companies still make bad hires — even after multiple interviews, background checks, and long hiring processes?

In this episode of The Hiring Confessional, Michael Hayes sits down with Russ Law, co-founder and CEO of Verensics, to unpack what most employers, recruiters, and hiring managers still get wrong when it comes to hiring, interviewing, and employee risk.

Russ explains why resumes, references, and standard screening tools often miss the biggest red flags — and how behavioral interviewing, better hiring questions, and AI-assisted tools can help companies make smarter decisions before problems show up on the job.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Why bad hires often start with weak interview processes
• What background checks and drug tests fail to reveal
• How AI in hiring can help — without replacing human judgment
• Why too many interviews cost companies strong candidates
• The role of integrity, trust, and culture in hiring
• How companies can reduce turnover, misconduct, and hiring mistakes
• Why leadership often doesn’t realize how broken the hiring process is

They also explore how better screening can uncover behavioral red flags earlier, improve interview conversations, and help employers protect company culture before bigger issues begin.

If you’re a business owner, recruiter, staffing leader, HR professional, or hiring manager, this episode offers practical insight into how to avoid costly hiring mistakes and build a stronger team.