Assessments can help you understand the deepest levels of a person in order to put them in the best position.
When buying gifts, you should always consider the recipient’s tastes. Favorite colors, hobbies and interests add weight to the decision-making process. Companies can look at a person’s preferences and personality traits to determine if they would be an appropriate fit for the existing work culture. It would be in poor taste to buy a ceramic dog for a person who loves cats, and it would be even worse to hire someone who opposes the majority of the standards set by the work environment. Assessments can help you understand the deepest levels of a person in order to put them in the best position.
You should also consider the recipient’s needs when choosing a gift. You would never give someone something that she already owned. This is uncomfortable for all parties involved and is a waste of time and money—the same is true for businesses. If a person requires development but the company won’t provide development opportunities, everyone will be disappointed, and time and money will be lost on something that could have been prevented. Assessments prevent businesses from re-gifting people, and they allow for proactive steps after the initial hiring phase.
This is Part 2 in our three part series about the importance of job fit. Review Part 1 and read Part 3 for the full article.
