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WHY DO WE NEED EMPLOYEES WITH A GROWTH MINDSET

The hiring process can be a daunting one for Leaders and Managers, especially if the need for more people is something your business needs ASAP. 

It's no lie that there is a bit of an art to hiring efficiently and effectively… 👋 that is why us recruiters exist!

The best way to start the process is to write down a list of non-negotiables for what you require in a particular role.

In our top 3, are continuous learners, or employees with a 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁. 

Why? We feel that developing a workplace culture based on continuous learning can increase employee engagement, boosting happiness and productivity. In the long term, this will strengthen your ability to recruit and retain employees. 

So, how do we determine if someone has a growth mindset? 

They will:
💥 Embrace challenges
💥 Believe that there is no limit to learning and developing new skills and knowledge 
💥 Demonstrate persistence when faced with setbacks
💥 Put in the effort in everything they do
💥 Can take feedback and learn from it
💥 Celebrate the successes of others around them
💥 Welcome and identify new opportunities to learn and grow

Some employees may demonstrate all of these, and some just a few. 

Considering these key attributes in employees (past and future) will help to determine if someone is the right fit for your team. 

It might even be a good idea to structure some questions around these points for the initial interview, that will help to discover those who thrive off learning and adopt a growth mindset when it comes to their career and work. 

Give it a go and let us know what you think!