how to respond - There are both pros and cons to hiring from within or outside an organization. The choice depends upon the needs of the organization (Cutter, 2023). Benefits of hiring from within an organization: The organization already knows the talent and ability of the individuals they are hiring. The individuals would already be on board with the mission and values of the organization allowing them to align their leadership style with those of the organization. Internal candidates would already have a grasp on the organization's processes and systems which means the organization would have to spend less money on training and less time on getting an internal candidate up to speed on their new job. Hiring from within has a positive effect on morale and motivation. If the employees can see that leadership trusts them enough to promote them from within it can create a sense of hope that they too can be hired for different roles or promotions within the organization. This shows the organization rewards good work performance and in turn, employees will want to work hard for the organization. Challenges to hiring from within an organization: Limited number of candidates that have the necessary resume