
The New Hire Who Was Exceptional in Interview, Underwhelming in Role
They were exceptional in interview—sharp, insightful, exactly what you needed. Six months later? “They’re fine.”
This isn’t a hiring mistake. It’s a system failure. From onboarding gaps to person-environment fit and the erosion of internal motivation, this article breaks down why new hires become “smaller” in role—and what organisations consistently get wrong in the first ninety days.




