Industry Matters - Selecting the right HR Leader for your Organisation - Part 3 FIT

Context continues to be the theme and In this series of posts, we highlight the importance of industry considerations when choosing your HR Leader. We’ll outline the three core criteria we use in our interview process: 𝐂𝐀𝐍 (background), 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 (motivation), and 𝐅𝐈𝐓 (alignment).

𝐅𝐈𝐓 - Determining if the candidate will fit within the organizational context. An HR Leader’s compatibility with the organization is key to their success. Their background, experience, and industry comfort can be defining factors. Different industries require different approaches, and employee make-up can significantly impact the HR Leader's effectiveness. Other important FIT considerations include business mission/vision, structure, products, leadership, culture, values, and their direct superior.

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𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝗥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. Understanding a candidate’s CAN, WILL, and FIT helps identify the most suitable candidates. This approach ensures a highly motivated and high-performing HR Leader and an organization that has the perfect candidate to achieve its aspirations.