United States: Trainual offers $5,000 to new hires looking to leave the company

US Arizona-based online training and knowledge management platform start-up, Trainual, is offering $5,000 to new recruits if they wish to leave within two weeks of signing their employment contract. The management goal is to retain only those who are fully in tune with the company culture. This strategy also means giving the recruitment team a sense of responsibility, so they are more attentive when hiring.
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“It’s important to know really quickly if we’ve found the right people,” explains Chris Ronzio, the founder and CEO of Trainual. “When you’re interviewing, you really only get a glimpse of the business you’re going to work for and the role. If someone knows a week or two in that this is not their long-term place or position, it gets more expensive to replace them as they take on more work and responsibility. By offering new hires $5,000, we give them the opportunity to opt out after two...

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