Part One- Decision with Precision

South Carolina, like the rest of the United States has faced one of the worst economic recessions since the 1930’s.  And while the rate of unemployment has fallen for nine straight months, the unemployment rate is still 8.8%.  The National rate is 8.1%.  Because of this, the applicant pool is larger.  To many this may sound like an answered prayer.  In fact, it makes hiring a top performer that much harder. 

Staffing is now being approached in a holistic manner and is now considered a key element of the business strategy of many innovative organizations..  Careful pre-screening of candidates can drastically reduce the number of inappropriate individuals that are hired.  While some factors are easily discernible (drug addiction through drug screening) and a criminal background, one of the most common problems in hiring – the lack of skills necessary to complete the tasks associated with their job title- is often missed by even the most astute hiring managers.

A thorough, regimented hiring process will allow all facets of an individual candidate to be uncovered thus making the hiring decision a decision with precision! 

Our 3-part series, Decision with Precision, will focus on the most challenging areas in making a hiring decision:

              i.      Assessing candidates

            ii.      Interviewing Techniques

          iii.      Background Checking

10 Reasons Why You Should Use Assessments

·         Reduced hiring mistakes

·     Accelerate the hiring process

·     Improve hiring precision

·     Minimize cost of theft, violence and absenteeism

·     10% Greater Overall Goal Achievement

·     64% Greater Improvement in Quality of Hire

·     2x Improvement in Cost per Hire

·     Reduce employee turnover

·     Accelerate onboarding

·     Target developmental needs

For years we have recommended using pre-employment assessments to our clients. These Assessments not only measure the total person but they measure the most important dimensions of human beings: thinking and reasoning, behavioral traits, and occupational interests. They have customizable job match patterns to fir your company’s culture.  Job match patterns are used to ensure the people you hire will have many of the same job-related attributes as your proven performers.  A quick glance at the candidate’s responses versus those of your top performers will aide you in foreseeing their potential in a particular position.

While the economy has impacted our country, and specifically South Carolina, there are some facts that just remain constant—a poor hiring decision costs revenue. 

For additional information or comments, contact us at SmartStaffing@outlawgroup.com.