How a white lie could cost a company top talent

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When something seems too good to be true, it’s often because it is — including the promises being made by hiring managers in job interviews.  

Seventy-percent of hiring managers admit to lying to job candidates during the recruitment process, with half of those saying they do it frequently, according to Resume Genius’ 2024 Hiring Trends survey. And while telling an applicant a white lie may not seem particularly detrimental, it could have long-term consequences. 

Paola Peralta
Associate Editor

Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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