“It’s hard to find good candidates” is one of the most commonly-used phrases in the HR circle today. Surely it seems a bit odd to hear, considering candidates today come with specialization degrees, receive on-the-job training, undergo internship programs and certification courses, are exposed to unlimited knowledge through the internet and never lack motivation. A deeper study of this problem reveals that it isn’t in the skills that a ‘good’ employee is decided, but rather their personality and outlook towards their job. Value-based staffing and recruitment practices, thus, began taking shape as an integral part of the hiring process.
But what makes value-based staffing so much more efficient? How does an HR justify hiring a person who has lesser skills, over an experienced candidate? As an expert in helping global companies hire the best candidates, the Saransh team has a few pointers that you can implement in your value-based staffing practices.
Are they aligned with the Company’s long-term vision
In value-based recruitment, this becomes the most important aspect in judging a candidacy. A candidate, whose personal ambitions are in-line with the company’s vision, will be much more inclined in helping the company succeed. They will not be rigid in their thoughts, won’t be limited to doing bare-minimum work and will openly discuss ideas because it inevitably results in their own growth.
Do they have a problem-solving attitude
A candidate with a problem-solving attitude will not let limited knowledge or resources come in between work. A mindset of ‘getting work done’ pushes a person to innovate, be more decisive, put in extra efforts and step-up their own game, as required. This becomes an indispensable quality for the organization.
Are they adaptable to change or are they set in their ways
No organization remains the same over time. Constant upgrades, market ups and downs, change in team members, changing operational processes and technological advancements, all lead an organization to be in a state of constant evolution. A candidate with the willingness to upgrade themselves with these changes is sure to outperform someone who may be great at what they do now, but unwilling to change with time.
Do they work well in a team
In the long-run, an average candidate with excellent team-skills is sure to outperform someone with good work-skills but no social skills. This is because, in an organization, every project is a team-effort. Individual accolades are good, but they should never overpower achieving team goals.
Do they have a passion to learn
Someone with a passion to learn something new is an invaluable asset for any company. It means that they are open to accept their shortcomings, but also willing to willing to be molded. Any skill or procedure can be taught with training and guidance, but only to those with willingness. Thus, this quality can not be ignored in value-based staffing.
An organization that still maintains a traditional hiring process might find it hard to choose the right candidates through value-based recruitment. However, the sooner they understand the benefits of value-based hiring, the easier it will be for them to achieve sustainable growth. There is always an option to tie-up with staffing companies like Saransh, who use their experience and expertise in finding the best candidates for your company, through the right hiring processes.
If you want to know more about value-based staffing and how to implement it for your business, our experts are just a mail away. Simply write to us at info@saranshinc.com and we’ll be happy to help you.