Whoever said, “people are your most important asset,” clearly never had an office know-it-all. As one of the leading staffing services firms in Miami, Future Force knows that people who think they know everything annoy their co-workers, reduce morale, and upset productivity in the process. That’s why, when it comes time to hire, it’s so important to evaluate attitude and personality – not just skill.
So besides the know-it-all, what are some other kinds of people you should avoid hiring?
1. The Whiner
You’re working on a big project with a tight deadline and the last thing you need is an employee huffing and puffing when you ask them to stay a little late one night to help you out. While you don’t want your employees stretched – and stressed – to the max, it’s also important to have team members you can count on when you’re in a pinch.
2. The Brown Noser
Not that you want your employees mistreating you, but you also don’t want them agreeing with everything you say and kissing up to you at every opportunity. Valuable employees will speak up when they have a different opinion, and offer their own unique perspective in the process. And regular discussion and debate can lead to innovation and success.
3. The Prima Donna
They might be skilled, but working alongside a prima donna or diva is oftentimes stressful and frustrating for the whole team. They may think they’re “too good” to take on certain tasks, or have a sense of entitlement that gets under the most patient person’s skin. The bottom line is: they can be draining.
4. The Goof Off
This is the person who does just barely enough to get by and would rather stand around the water cooler, making jokes and acting silly. And in today’s competitive marketplace, that level of effort just doesn’t cut it. You’re going to spend more time and energy than you’d like continually trying to coax, cajole, and motivate the goof off to get to work.
So how can you avoid hiring these difficult personality types?
Start by asking behavior based questions during the interview. For example, ask a candidate to describe a project or work assignment in which they failed. A candidate who says they never failed is a big red flag, while one who can articulately describe a specific situation and also explain what they learned from it is certainly worth a second look.
Also, if you have your short list of candidates, then you may want to consider having them complete personality tests. These can give you a better indication not only how well suited they are for the job, but also for your company.
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