Few employers have never lost an employee. Regardless of whether the termination was voluntary, the costs associated with the loss of an employee are tremendous. There is lost productivity resulting from the position vacancy and the supervisor who may have to handle the termination, replacement and training of a new hire. There is lost productivity from the new hire until the employee becomes a more efficient part of the new team. There may even be unemployment costs or worse – legal fees and court-awarded damages. Ultimately, nothing can ensure a good hire and fit. However, employers can take several steps to proactively protect themselves in the hiring process.