Have you ever taken a personality assessment such as Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), 16Personalities, StrengthsFinder, How to Fascinate, Enneagrams, or DiSC? More importantly, have you ever wondered why your employer requested you take one?
Personality assessments, when used in the workplace, can offer several benefits. When employees take these assessments and the results are shared across a team, team members are able to learn more about one another such as how they like to communicate, how they adapt to change and adversity, and what their strengths are. Thus, enabling team members to work more cohesively and effectively together. Understanding how their employees are motivated and best equipped to achieve growth and success in their role helps managers groom their team members more effectively for career development and advancement.
According to the Forbes article, How To Get The Most Out Of Personality Assessments In The Workplace, the global personality assessment solutions market is becoming more widely used. It is expected to reach $16 billion by 2028. Clearly, employers are seeing the advantages of using these assessments within their organization.
What are the advantages of using personality assessments in the workplace?
Improved Hiring Decisions
Better Fit: Helps identify candidates whose personalities align with the company culture and the specific role.
Predict Performance: Provides insights into how a candidate might perform in a job, helping to predict their potential success.
Enhanced Team Dynamics
Team Composition: Assists in understanding the diverse personalities of team members and how that relates to behavioral tendencies.
Conflict Resolution: Helps in identifying potential sources of conflict and provides strategies for resolving them.
Improved Communication
Understanding Others: Helps employees understand how to communicate effectively with colleagues who have different personality types.
Management Styles: Assists managers in tailoring their communication and management styles to suit different team members.
Enhanced Job Satisfaction and Engagement
Role Alignment: Ensures that employees are placed in roles that suit their personalities, leading to higher job satisfaction.
Motivation: Helps in identifying what motivates different employees, leading to more effective motivation strategies.
Leadership Development
Identifying Potential Leaders: Helps in recognizing employees with leadership potential.
Reduced Turnover
Employee Retention: By ensuring a good fit between employees and their roles, personality assessments can help reduce turnover rates.
Effective Conflict Management
Understanding Triggers: Helps in understanding what might trigger conflicts and how to avoid them.
Conflict Resolution Strategies: Provides tools and strategies for effectively managing and resolving conflicts.
Improved Company Culture
Cultural Fit: Ensures new hires fit well with the organizational culture, promoting a cohesive work environment.
Cultural Insights: Offers insights into the overall personality of the organization, helping to shape and improve the workplace culture.
Business Branding
How to Stand Out: Understanding your team dynamics and what makes your business unique can be utilized in the marketing of your business as you lean into the natural strengths of your team members.
By leveraging personality assessments, organizations can make more informed decisions, enhance employee satisfaction, and ultimately create a more productive and engaging workplace.
If you are interested in learning more about personality assessments and how you can utilize them in your workplace, contact us at thelab@findreverie.com.
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