How to select the best?

This is a common question that we ask ourselves both those who work in Human Resources and anyone who works and is part of a team, we always want to have the best talent because it is assumed that if we have the best, the results will appear instantly. Is it worth asking and reflecting on that statement, do the best really guarantee results? From my point of view no, maybe the first thing we should do is ask ourselves what it means to select the best ?, who are the best ?, the best for what ?, surely these questions will make much more sense, especially if we ask to the members of the team in which the new person to be linked will work.

Now, if we think about the main recruitment trends to encourage the selection and linking of talent in the organization, we could prioritize the following:

1. Recruit by attitude , value the person, and train the knowledge or skills required for the position.
2. Focus on recruiting profiles that have the mindset required by the organization (agility, innovation, digital transformation, among others)
3. Recruit people who are passionate about working for your company , not just looking for a job, but rather identifying with and being passionate about the raison d’être of the particular company.
4. Encourage adjustment to company values ​​and culture , this is key to affinity and consistency in work, if what you offer as a company is not aligned with the principles and values ​​of the company. future worker, it will be more difficult to perform the work and retain the worker.
5. Involve teams in the process , recruitment and selection can not be left alone in Human Resources, team members also need to participate, it will be valuable to confirm the adjustment of the new worker and building trust in the team by participating in key decisions.

Remember, before you think about how to select the best, ask yourself and ask the team what “better” means and why they need someone like that.