NFL general managers do not make moral judgments. They make calculated choices. And they know, from decades of experience, that a lot of athletes can't make the jump to a pro lifestyle, because they don't want to make the jump.The NFL posted a record high of 17.4 million in ticket sales, and 67,755 in average game attendance, for the 2007 season, when the recession began. But the numbers have declined every season since that highwater mark. Last season, NFL ticket sales dropped 2.4% to 16.7 million, while average game attendance also slid 2.4% to 65,043.

The Solution: Stop and smell the roses, or in this case take a moment to connect with candidates. Yes, it's important to get essential positions filled quickly. But what's the use of filling the position if you only have to rehire again soon? Instead, take your time in the hiring process and really focus in on each candidate you chose to interview, whether you're talking to them in person or through online video..Jeff Oliv