You’ve read the CV’s, interviewed and done reference checks. Could you have missed something?
Assuming your new employee has the qualifications, experience, skills and attitudes required to do the job, there are three basic things every boss needs to know about their latest hire:
1. How long are they likely to stick around?
Your needs will vary with the job, but the cost of hiring and training someone new usually means you would like them to stay working for you for a reasonable time.
2. How well do they respond to feedback?
Some people strive to be the best they can while others are quite happy the way they are. What if you hired someone who sees no reason to change and views feedback as criticism?
3. Are they motivated to put in effort commensurate with the rewards they expect?
If you are paying someone well, you will be expecting them to work at a certain level. It’s useful to know if they are likely to possess the self-motivation required.
These are just 3 of the 156 work-related traits we measure using Harrison Assessments to help you predict performance.
We call these traits:
1. Wants Stable Career
The desire for long-term or permanent employment.
2. Receives Correction
The tendency to accept guidance intended to improve performance.
3. Pay Minus Motivation
The tendency to have strong desire for money while lacking the personal drive necessary to earn it.
Would it make a difference to you to know these things before you bring someone on board? Contact us to find out more.
Susan Rochester has been managing director of Balance at Work since 2006. Susan has a natural tendency to balance analytical thinking with an optimistic outlook to set direction and solve problems. She is an effective facilitator and constantly creates new and more effective ways of doing things, motivated by helping others to achieve their goals.
Great points made here Susan, I would say that all very valid for every employer when recruiting,