During recruitment processes, many organizations express their fear of not finding a candidate up to their expectations. They often acknowledge the search for a 'unicorn,' yet find it challenging to let go of certain criteria that are not essential skills for the position.
When it comes to recruitment or career progression, there's a consensus that skills are paramount. The goal is to identify, choose, and promote the most capable individuals for the position. Up to this point, you might say it sounds normal, logical, and even reassuring. It's only natural that people are chosen based on factual, objective, and indisputable criteria. However, that's where it gets tricky...
Faced with a shortage of skilled labor and the numerous retirements on the horizon, candidates are in a favorable position and are comparing opportunities. Being an attractive employer is not something improvised!