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The hiring debate: skill set vs. cultural fit BY MARK BRADLEY
IF YOU’RE IN THE SKILLED TRADES, you know how
hard it is to source enough applicants, let alone find the right people that fit your company and your team’s needs. The early signs of spring often trigger a sense of urgency to hire and meet company productivity goals and the onslaught of customer inquiries. Whether it’s for your maintenance team or your design and build division, the goal is often to find a hardworking and motivated individual who brings a valuable skill set to the company.
CULTURAL FIT Cultural fit is the concept of screening potential candidates
to determine what type of cultural impact they would have on the organization. This is based on the alignment of values, beliefs, and behaviours between the employee and employer. In landscaping, employers frequently choose heart, motivation, and personality traits over skill set.
SKILL SET Skill set refers to a particular range of an individual’s skills, experiences, and abilities necessary to perform a job. For example, suppose you were looking to hire a new crew leader. In this case, the individual should have some customer service ability, leadership skills and enough experience
The Iron Ant brings versatility for moving just about anything that needs to be lifted such as landscape rocks, tree balls, and even pavers. Easy to use, two high torque drills (not included) power the shafts providing full four-wheel drive and skid steer like operation.
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