Many employers complain about the shortage of skilled workers. Statements such as: "We simply cannot find suitable applicants" or "There are simply not enough qualified specialists" are omnipresent. The shortage of skilled workers may be real in some areas, but it is often more a mismatch between the expectations of employers and the requirements of applicants. The good news: Companies that are willing to take on responsibility can position themselves as the more attractive employers and resolutely counteract the shortage of skilled workers.
The term "attribution error" refers to the human tendency to attribute the causes of problems primarily to external circumstances and at the same time to underestimate one's own ability to influence them (Fritz Heider, The psychology of interpersonal relations. 1958). People often attribute their own behavior to the situation (e.g. "I'm late because the traffic was bad"). The behavior of others, on the other hand, is more likely to be attributed to their personality (e.g. "She's late because she's unreliable"). Heider refers to this phenomenon as a "fundamental attribution error".
TAttribution errors blind you to options for action and lead to companies adopting a passive attitude. If problems in finding skilled workers are only attributed to external circumstances, the effect of internal factors is ignored. It is overlooked that working conditions, corporate culture or outdated and unattractive recruitment processes also play an important role. The shortage of skilled workers is not an absolute problem, but rather an indication that companies need to rethink their internal structures, processes and offers. How companies can avoid the attribution error of the cause of the shortage of skilled workers.
Soft skills and culture share the same basis. Both relate to values and actions in practice. Corporate values are an important part of employer branding. When it comes to attracting and retaining specialists and managers, culture makes the crucial difference.
The use of soft skills analytics and AI-supported aptitude diagnostics represents an important and decisive paradigm shift in the field of personnel selection and diagnostics. The services developed by 360-Talents strengthen employer branding, promote the development of soft skills and optimize the application process. Interested? Register or contact us.
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