Chudleigh’s has been using an analyti-cal
approach to ensure that candidates
possess the relevant traits. As a result of
accurately matching candidates with the
position, Chudleigh’s exceeded sales and
expanded their manufacturing facility de-spite
the recent economic downturn.
A WIN FOR ALL INVOLVED
By replacing qualitative “gut feelings” with
quantitative data, hiring managers are able
to help organizations place the right peo-ple
in the right positions. Successfully
hiring talent using a scientific approach
offers both short-term and long-term ben-efits
for employees and employers alike.
Employees feel more secure in their role
and certain of their abilities to successful-ly
carry out the job while employers enjoy
the benefits of satisfied and motivated
staff. And they both see the long-term po-tential
of the fruitful relationship. ■
David Lahey, MBA, is president of
Predictive Success Corporation.
recruitment
BY REPLACING QUALITATIVE “GUT
FEELINGS” WITH QUANTITATIVE DATA,
HIRING MANAGERS ARE ABLE TO HELP
ORGANIZATIONS PLACE THE RIGHT
PEOPLE IN THE RIGHT POSITIONS.
36 ❚ SEPTEMBER 2014 ❚ HR PROFESSIONAL
