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Manage HR
 It
is the quality and the standard of the human resource recruited
that plays a key roll in differentiating between a successful
organisations and a "run of mill" organisation . In
this section, we will discuss the issues relating to this valuable
resource through a series of articles. And yes, we are
open to contributions from masters of this Art ... Are you one?
Before
you can hire…
Traps
to watch out for while hiring
Consider
the people you have hired for your organisation. Are they the
best talent you could lay your hands on and the right people for
the right job? The answer may not be an out-and out "Yes!"
Top
quality workforce is vital for the successful expansion of a business
operation. Companies face a dead end when candidates fail to reveal
truths for fear of being rejected. Here are a few ways to debunk
ploys to hiring and play it safe.
When
to hire
The
right time to hire is when a company changes its business strategy
and position. Most companies decide to hire only when they start-out
or when an employee resigns.
Tackling
the hiring process when the company is not in a 'rush' mode will
ease out bottlenecks and will help the company take on a 'non-reactive'
approach.
Temper
the criteria
Companies
always look for the perfect match. If you are looking for a person
who possesses all the skills sets specified, chances are they
may not be any!
Hiring candidates with a mix of competencies, and giving importance
to skill sets that finally count in the long run. You may need
to tone down unrealistic specifications.
Stock
questions, no value
"What
are your strengths and weaknesses?" "Where do you see
yourself five years from now?"- Questions such as these may
not have a 'right' or 'correct' answer and so candidates should
not be qualified or disqualified based on these grounds.
EQ
as vital as IQ
One
criterion that is often ignored while hiring an individual is
the emotional quotient of the person. More attention needs to
be paid to a person's self- awareness, motivation, self-control,
empathy, social skills and team building capabilities. Marquee
companies like Microsoft, AT and T, Bell Labs, British Airways
and others have identified emotional intelligence as a key factor
for grooming candidates into effective leaders. If you watch out
for these traps to hiring you can be assured of the quality of
candidates and hire effective leaders for your organization.
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