As we pointed out in the post “How Managers Can Close the Engagement Gap with Employees,” there are five conditions to stronger employee experience. In this post, we will discuss how PXT Select hiring and placement assessments can help management close the engagement gap with their employees. This is done mainly with performance models and PXT Select reports.
- Meaningful work: PXT Select measures 20 traits, its performance model pages help you to determine person-to-job fit using skills and talents not only for the current job, but for future career planning as well. Matching the employee to the job assignment helps the employee be successful and makes them want to stay longer. PXT Performance Models define the styles and traits necessary for each job so candidates can be better matched to functions where they will fit best.
- Hands-on management: PXT Select provides information on employee-to-manager fit using management reports that provide summary data and trait scales for reflection, in order to leverage employee strengths.
- Positive work environment: For team work environments, PXT Select can provide insights on employee-to-team fit with the Team report. Utilizing PXT Select helps organizations build teams that achieve results.
- Growth opportunities: PXT Select indicates person-to-culture fit for the organization’s environment so succession planning and career growth are possible. The Coaching report is helpful in planning advancement and future roles, which will require more skills as well as a person-to-culture fit.
- Trust in leadership: PXT Select allows organizations to support the development of leadership skills within teams and individuals by focusing on the development of 6 critical leadership skills. These skills are outlined in the PXT Leadership Report as: create a vision, develop strategies, ensure results, inspire people, be approachable, and mentoring others.
Using PXT Select to close the gap between management and staff will build a stronger employee experience and increases employee engagement. The result will be higher productivity that exceeds expectations.
If you are interested in finding out more about how PXT Select can help you, please contact us. We also offer The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team and Everything DiSC behavioral assessments and training.