Is “thrive” the latest marketing buzzword describing talent attraction and retention strategies? Thrive is defined as “to grow or develop well or vigorously, to prosper or flourish”. This post explores the topic of how can HR and business leaders leverage talent assessment and career development tools to match the individual to jobs or career paths where they will thrive.
First, evaluate what pain points are being solved and what value is being generated. Look for talent vs. recruiter generated value.
Pain Points
Value
Second, understand what the assessment is measuring and what are the predictive claims. Individuals who thrive at work are in synch with workplace culture, feel like they belong versus just trying to fit, their personality, preferences, and abilities are aligned with the demands of the job.
Measurement
Predictive Claims
Third, look for solutions that not only rank candidates but provide insights that allow you to dial-up or down attributes that are revealed based on importance to the job role or work environment.