According to Lou Adler (an internationally known talent management guru), top performers may frequently move on for new challenges, but the short-term gain that they provide may make hiring them worthwhile. Here are four reasons why “Job Jumpers” (as Lou likes to call them) are a good thing:
- Job jumpers bring best practices and knowledge of your competitors.
- Job jumpers are adaptable; they learn and build contacts quickly.
- Job jumpers may have a broader functional perspective.
- Short-term excellence is better than long-term mediocrity.