Exactly this! They are probably the most incompetent people included in the hiring process, and yet they will take part in the decision making with their ‘magic’ personality judgement and culture fit skills, always making the wrongest decision ever. I had candidates rejected by HR because they were too charming, too lively, too <insert random characteristic>, to find them later employed in way better companies and roles. Well done HR, now you have your culture and team fit, for a team and culture you are not even managing.

Ah and your professionalism stops as soon as you hire someone. The rest of candidates might be left without a response even in their 3rd reminder. I guess it’s tough to even setup the auto email notification in the ATS tool you are using.