Modern Business Magazine February 2016 | Page 16

MODERN HR & RECRUITMENT Fit: Matching the Right Person to the Right Role By Warren Kennaugh A position has come up in your business or team. So how do you go about filling that role? If you are like most of us it will depend on how urgently you need the position filled. When our back is against the wall we tend to behave like a drowning monkey and will grab onto the first person that passes by. There is very little thought about whether that person is suitable to the role. The job needs doing and they have a pulse - match made in heaven. If we have a little more time we may pride ourselves on a more thoughtful and thorough approach. We will look at the person leaving the role and identify skills, qualitie