THREE'S A CHARM FOR CFOs WHO MAKE OFFERS.

• Position: Three references to be checked before hiring - Brief Article

CFOs nationwide agree that a minimum of three references should be checked before extending an offer for a senior-level position, according to a recent RHI Management Resources survey.

"Hiring mistakes are costly in terms of training and recruiting expenses as well as lost productivity. But perhaps more significant is the toll a poor staffing decision can take on employee morale," says Paul McDonald, executive director of RHI Management Resources.

McDonald advises managers to view reference checks as a way of verifying information and impressions gathered from the...