Currently, 84% of entrepreneurs are facing a shortage of personnel, with all the consequences that entails. For many organisations, it's a daily challenge to fill open positions as quickly as possible. As a result, many candidates are hired based on a fitting CV, a cover letter, and a first impression. While a candidate's experience and knowledge can provide valuable information, it also leads to tunnel vision for HR professionals or recruiters. A cover letter or first impression doesn't reveal how well a candidate fits into an existing team or how they feel within the organisational culture. A CV indicates what someone has done, but not necessarily what they can do. HR and recruiters make important decisions based on limited information; the risk of a 'bad hire' is significant.
A 'bad hire' can cause a lot of trouble for an organisation. In addition to salary costs (and especially other associated costs: at the management level, this can even amount to 2x the annual salary!), HR needs to search for a new, suitable candidate. In the meantime, the work of the 'bad hire' needs to be covered by other employees, leading to a higher workload. Moreover, a 'bad hire' can potentially harm team morale. In short, when hiring new personnel, it's crucial to consider the match between the candidate and the role, the team, and the organisation's culture.
By gathering objective data about the candidate, HR professionals can make informed decisions about the match between the candidate, the role, and the organisation. What motivates, talents, and qualities does someone have? What are their pitfalls, allergies, and challenges? What role does someone easily take on in a group? What is someone's potential? To what extent can someone be agile, solve problems, and contribute to innovation and renewal? By mapping work attitude and personality, a sustainable match can be achieved.
With the use of online assessments, it's possible to create a well-rounded and objective picture of potential candidates in a short period. Online Assessment Partner offers online assessments in-house. It provides you with the necessary tools to gather the right insights and apply them efficiently. And your gut feeling? It's just as important and should not be ignored, but complement it with objective data about your candidates so that you can justify why you're hiring or rejecting someone.
Interested in learning more about the insights you can gain from Online Assessment Partner's online assessments? Visit our website or contact us at 073-5231278 or info@onlineassessmentpartner.nl.
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