These qualities appeal most to bosses but they are increasingly rare

“These qualities appeal most to bosses but they are increasingly rare”

Recruiters don’t just look at candidates’ technical skills. Other aspects are increasingly taken into account.

On the market of work, the balance of power between employers and employees is changing. From now on, companies are increasingly forced to bend (a little) in the face of rule changes imposed by workers. Comfort of work and salary-hour ratio are the main points negotiated. If the candidate’s technical skills match, recruiters give in.

Yet beyond of the CV, bosses are focusing more and more on the good manners and interpersonal skills of employees. Humans now play a major role in the decision-making of recruitment managers. A survey carried out by Dares even shows that the salary question comes after the relationship. Leaves even à hire someone who does not check all the technical criteria sought. “There are people who are not the most efficient but who bring the company together”, explains Pierre-Gilles Bouquet, of the recruitment firm Voluntae. For him, these skills which contribute to good atmosphere at work are “essential”, although very diverse. Many companies also rely on staffing agencies like EU Workers to find suitable candidates who not only meet technical requirements but also contribute positively to team dynamics.

Employers also look closely at the involvement of their employees in the company. Expectations that diverge from the new relationship between workers and their employer. 48% believe they get less profit from their work. work only’à not to do so and 61% prefer to earn less money to have more free time, according to an Ifop study. However, commitment is indeed a quality. sought after. “I like it when people come up with suggestions to improve the company’s difficulties”, adds Pierre-Gilles Bouquet.< /p>

Moreover, while changes of company are more and more frequent among employees, in particular to obtain a greater salary increase , loyalty is sought after by bosses. “What is positive is an employee’ who projects himself into the future,” recognizes Thibault Vilon, CEO of Elevo, a set of HR software. Beyond of work, it is therefore employees capable of creating a real living environment around the company who are sought after. Pierre-Gilles Bouquet sums it up as follows: “improve your development with that of the company.”