For any employer, hiring is not just about finding the most qualified candidate; it’s also about finding someone who fits with the company and its culture. It is imperative to identify people who can not only do the job well, but also those who will thrive in the company and adapt well to the environment.<\/p>\n
One critical, but often overlooked, element is how they communicate – within the team, one-to-one, interdepartmentally, and externally.<\/p>\n
Too often, traditional hiring practices may not be sufficient to garner a deep understanding of communication competency and general style, which can determine whether a new hire is a triumphant, successful addition to the team, or a costly error with potentially detrimental effects to business outcomes, organisational culture and staff morale.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s workplace demands more than traditional methods. And the great news is that the solution is within reach. Utilising tools like English proficiency and personality assessments will help HR and L&D teams to gain better insight into candidates they have shortlisted. This reduces bias and improves role fit within jobs.<\/p>\n
Bias may not always be obvious, and it isn\u2019t just about unfairness. It is also about inefficiency.<\/p>\n
Decisions that are influenced by personal assumptions, rash judgements and misunderstandings mean that sometimes great candidates are overlooked and those who may not be the right fit are hired.<\/p>\n
For example, when standard testing and assessments are not incorporated, some candidates may be dismissed or bypassed due to an accent or mannerism, while another candidate who seems \u201cconfident\u201d may be given the job.<\/p>\n
Companies often end up hiring people who perform well in interviews, rather than those who work well.<\/p>\n
Each role has its own requirements and demands, unique to the position and company.<\/p>\n
Personality testing helps identify whether a candidate matches well with a particular job and the team.<\/p>\n
Did you know that more than 80% of companies today are using some form of personality testing as part of their recruitment process? Interestingly, those companies are seeing a 30% improvement in employee retention rates<\/a>\u00a0and a 20% boost in their team\u2019s overall performance.<\/p>\n Why? Because they made a more informed choice.<\/p>\n Assessments allow for a deeper understanding of each person\u2019s working style. They can identify if a person is detail-oriented, whether they work well with structure or flexibility, and how they respond to stress and feedback.<\/p>\n These insights prove invaluable when hiring and help to prevent mismatches. By aligning a candidate’s personality with the job requirements, companies can set candidates up for success before they start their job.<\/p>\n Effective communication in any organisation is a vital component for success. It ensures people are aware of their roles, responsibilities and helps build strong client and employee relationships. Employers must ensure that communication is a priority if they want to have happy employees and ultimately great productivity. Research shows that 70% of employers<\/a> consider English proficiency a critical skill within their teams.<\/p>\n Another study showed that over 1.5 billion people<\/a> worldwide are currently learning English, as they have identified it as the language of business.<\/p>\n Consider the following benefits of learning English:<\/p>\n Alison\u2019s English language test offers insight to hiring managers about a candidate\u2019s ability to:<\/p>\n This is quite useful when hiring globally. Having an objective measure of English skills allows hiring teams to make correct hiring decisions and avoid overlooking great candidates.<\/p>\n When the English is aligned early, it removes uncertainty, improves onboarding, and builds a more cohesive workforce.<\/p>\n Why does this matter?<\/strong><\/p>\n Hiring mistakes can be frustrating for companies, and for smaller companies, this may even be devastating. Smaller organisations mean that every hire has a bigger impact, and there are fewer resources to make mistakes that HR departments often make with employees.<\/p>\n This is why it is important to have personality and English assessments in place. They provide a clear, results-driven outline that will surely help busy managers and business owners make more informed decisions.<\/p>\n Most HR teams don\u2019t have access to this level of insight. They make decisions based on resumes and cover letters.<\/p>\nAligning Communication Skills With Job Success<\/h2>\n
\n
\n
Take the Guessing Out of Hiring<\/h2>\n