Should I turn a staff of a competitor that wants to work with me down?

[Kera]

Business is all about competing fairly. Imagine a valuable staff of a competitor that I know of applies to work with my business organization. To not compete unfairly, should I turn the staff down because he is a strong staff to my competitor?

 

[eLdavis]

I think the question you should ask is why is he leaving your competition, and choose to work with you?

 

[Kross]

As far as it is a valuable staff, I would always accept. It is part of the competition in business world.

 

[Augusta]

Yeah because Integrating a new employee who was previously part of a rival organization could create friction within your existing team. Existing employees might feel threatened, leading to decreased productivity and morale

 

[kit_hung]

I think the question you should ask is why is he leaving your competition, and choose to work with you?

Well stated. This competitor's staff member could be a spy. They could as well be on a mission to sabotage you.

 

[Kross]

I think the question you should ask is why is he leaving your competition, and choose to work with you?

I have actually interviewed for a competitor business with the one I was currently working with. The simple reason? Poor pay and that is why most staff leave their present workplaces.

 

[Augusta]

But then you can till assess the person. If they are coming with good intentions why not. Go ahead to hire and try them out