Looking for well-qualified employees? Don’t overlook your competitors

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Abstract: Finding employees who understand a company’s product, industry and customer base can be difficult. But there are several good sources business owners can tap into: their suppliers, customers and, yes, even their competitors. This article takes a close look at the pros and cons of luring employees away from rivals. One example of a “pro” is that hiring experienced employees from competitors can cut the cost and time a company invests in their training. On the other hand, because they have such knowledge and experience, these hires may not be open to new direction and supervision. (Updated 5/30/12)