A company with more top performers will usually outshine its competitors.
How valuable is a high-performing employee? Studies have shown that one top achiever can deliver as much productivity as up to four average employees.
As an HR professional, it‘s essential to know how to identify key personnel. That knowledge will help you recruit, manage, and retain top performers at work.
Here’s what you need to know to increase your company’s productivity.
How to spot high-performing employees
Your first step should be learning what defines high-performing employees. When recruiting, look for employees who are:
- Innovative and open to challenges
- The “go-to” source for other employees
- Intuitive
- Accountable
- Transparent
- Proactive, rather than reactive
- Self-motivated
The job candidate who demonstrates a growth mindset tends to be the one looking to learn new skills and sharpen existing ones. This set of traits enables them to find innovative solutions to the most challenging problems. These achievement-oriented hires are usually highly flexible, adaptable and self-driven.
So, how can an HR professional find these types of candidates?
How to recruit high performers
Most companies will need to do their own recruiting for top-performing talent.
Avoid relying on executive search firms as the primary source of new talent, as they tend to pursue passive job candidates. Instead, look for connections to thought leaders and their high-achieving employees in your industry. Consider building a referral program to tap into the networks of your top performers.
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