Employers turn to tools that help find candidates who fit their work culture
Implications - Going one step beyond personal skills and educational background, employers are turning to hiring strategies that target specific personality types. Realizing the importance of a cohesive work culture, recruiters are using analysis frameworks and online tools to carefully match up with applicants who fit and align with the values of their company. This move toward more qualitative hiring strategies speak to a greater emphasis on individuality, especially when it comes to long-term business growth as it applies to the aging Millennial.
Workshop Question - How are you creating a culture of innovation within your organization?
Trend Themes
1. Personality-based Hiring - Companies have started using personality-based algorithms and tests to identify cultural fit in potential candidates.
2. Reverse Recruitment Platforms - Platforms like Hired provide a more streamlined approach for companies to find the best talent without the hassle of lengthy recruitment processes.
3. Online Employee Morality Tests - New technologies and tests, like Veris Benchmarks' morality tests, help employers determine whether potential hires have any red flags in their history.
Industry Implications
1. Human Resources - The use of personality-based hiring and online morality tests can streamline the recruitment process for HR departments.
2. Recruitment Platforms - Platforms like Hired and Talify can provide innovative ways for recruiters to find the best talent, saving time and effort.
3. Employee Assessment Technologies - Technologies like Saberr and Veris Benchmarks provide new and innovative ways to accurately assess potential hires and current employees.
