Highmatch Resources
Check out the resources below or contact us to schedule a demo.
In today’s labor market, technical skills alone are no longer enough. Employers across industries are discovering a hard truth: people don’t fail because they can’t do the job – they fail because the job, the team, or the culture isn’t right for them. This is where cultural assessment testing in the workplace comes in. When […]
In the chemical industry, attracting and retaining skilled professionals is crucial for maintaining operational excellence and driving innovation. To achieve this, companies must refine their hiring processes to ensure new employees are well-suited to both the job requirements and the organizational culture. Implementing Realistic Job Previews (RJPs) and assessing cultural fit are two effective strategies […]
Culture is no longer just a corporate buzzword, but a vital part of an organization’s hiring strategy. Today, companies recognize that finding candidates who align with their core values is just as important as finding those with the right skills and experience. Interviewers are often told to find candidates who are a “great culture fit,” […]
If you are struggling to attract great talent, chances are perceptions about your company culture may be working against you. A 2018 report from Deloitte found that more than half of millennials and Gen Z candidates say workplace culture is “very important” when they are choosing where to work. Candidates today also have a lot […]
Recruiters and managers often say finding candidates who will be a “good fit” for the company is their top priority, and rightfully so. One Leadership IQ survey determined that 89 percent of new hire failures were due to personality or attitude issues rather than lack of skill, proving that culture fit is an important measure of hiring […]
Diversity in the workplace is increasingly becoming a hot topic in today’s business world, and for good reason. Organizations that prioritize diversity and inclusion (D&I) in their workplace often see a range of benefits, including improved decision making, increased innovation and creativity, and better performance overall. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the importance […]
Your current recruiting and performance assessment strategies may no longer apply. In the workplace of the future finding leaders will require more innovative strategies. With the rapid pace of change, having deep industry knowledge about what worked in the past won’t be enough to chart a course for the company’s future. Instead, this next generation […]
If your hiring process is feeling stale or you aren’t sure why new candidates aren’t working out, try treating your next hire like a research project. It will give you a fresh perspective on what you should be looking for, and where your current evaluation process may be falling short. Every good research project starts […]
In last week’s post, we discussed the techniques and benefits of job analysis. This week we’ll discuss how to use the information gathered from job analysis to inform hiring decisions. Create your “A-performer profile.” Job analysis uncovers the desirable competencies of your ideal candidates. Using this information, you can develop a job profile that helps you determine the critical competencies […]
It’s not an unfamiliar scenario: a recruiter spends weeks working to find talent for an open role. They provide the hiring manager with information about several candidates. After reviewing the applications, the hiring manager doesn’t think a single candidate fits the bill. This could’ve been avoided if the hiring team had come to a consensus […]