To Avoid Hiring a Toxic Employee, Look for These 6 Qualities (Infographic)A toxic hire can cost a company time and money, so finding workers with these characteristics is vital.

ByCarly Okyle

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Of all of the decisions you will make as a business owner, none is more important than deciding who to hire. Each person adds to -- or detracts from -- the company culture you're trying to create, and a bad hire can slow productivity, making your business less effective.

While toxic employees are resistant to change and disorganized, a high-quality worker will be enthusiastic and ready to learn.

There are other qualities that you should be looking for, too, so check out the infographic compiled by marketing agencyRymaxbelow.

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Carly Okyle

Assistant Editor, Contributed Content

Carly Okyle is an assistant editor for contributed content at Entrepreneur.com.

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