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Often seen shouting “You’ve got to fight for your right to par-tee,” Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce is a unifying figure on and off the NFL gridiron. Unique personalities that click with staff and reflect corporate branding have a substantial business impact, especially when, like Kelce, they are also highly competent.
In these two articles, personality hires and vibe-based hiring are identified as growing topics among younger candidates and employees as their visibility increases on TikTok. Jack Kelly shares pros, cons and guidance about personality hires noting good communication and social skills in the hiring process have long been valued internally and with customers.
Technical skills and experience should still be a priority, but in a competitive hiring market, likeability and mission alignment bring added value to the workplace.”
Source: Forbes, December 18, 2023. Link.
Also see: What’s the role of a ‘personality hire’ in the workplace? worklife, December 14, 2023. Link. Some people would describe a personality hire as someone who excels in boosting company culture and navigating interpersonal dynamics, while others would consider them slackers who compensate for their lack of skills by bringing good energy to the workplace, thereby boosting culture.
<There is> a science behind nailing the best personality hire that walks the line of boosting company culture while also exercising the needed skills to succeed in more ways than just socially.”
INSIGHTS: The importance of complementing the culture and team cannot be overlooked. Kelce exemplifies this as he frequently credits other team members for their contributions. This behavior brings integrity, credibility and character to a personality role.