EQ in the Workplace: The New Hiring Standard |
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When you're hiring for any role, hard skills matter. But more than ever before, soft skills and emotional intelligence (EQ) are becoming recognized as a success indicator. That's because all the technical skills in the world don't mean anything if a new hire doesn't have emotional intelligence. People with a high EQ are coachable and teachable, and make ideal employees, and savvy companies are putting more emphasis on EQ during the hiring process. If you are ready to focus on hiring for EQ in the workplace, use these actionable tips to help you make strong recruiting choices. Interviewing for EQ Traditional job interviews aren't necessarily effective at helping you evaluate someone's EQ. Behavioral interview questions that require candidates to describe past actions are a more effective means of evaluating emotional intelligence. The right questions can provide important insight into a candidate's personality, soft skills and EQ level. Questions should always be tailored to the position you are hiring for and your unique company culture, but you can create that list based on these examples: Self-Awareness
Motivation
Empathy
Interpersonal Skills
EQ Yields Stronger Teams We used to think of EQ strictly in terms of leadership. However, employees at all levels must be able to exhibit emotional intelligence in all types of workplace scenarios. When employees are self-aware and tuned in to others, productivity and customer relationships will improve. If you are ready to hire for emotional intelligence, PrideStaff will help you find the right fit for your open roles. Contact us to learn more about the ways we can help you build your team. |