The 10 Most Demanded Soft Skills
In this article we show you the 10 soft skills most in demand for the coming years. Undoubtedly, a list to keep in mind to capture the best talent!
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In this article we show you the 10 soft skills most in demand for the coming years. Undoubtedly, a list to keep in mind to capture the best talent!
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Selection processes represent a critical moment in HR, as they are the basis of talent management, the point where it all begins. A bad hire can cost a company a lot of time and money, which is why selection techniques are constantly evolving. The “Assessment Center” method, among others, responds to this need for innovation and precision in personnel selection. We have already mentioned it previously among the 5 trends in selection processesbut now we analyze it in depth: What is an assessment center? “Assessment Center” refers to a personnel selection method that aims to measure, through a series of tests, all those “soft skills” and abilities that a candidate must have to fill a specific vacancy. In this sense, it should be noted that everything related to the technical and specific knowledge required by the vacancy, in the case of Assessment Centers, remains in the background. In order to do so, we give full prominence and priority to analyzing the behavior of each of the candidates, so that they are able to predict their behavior once they are working in the company. What types are there? Assessment centers can have different formats depending on the needs, budget or time available to the contracting company. Thus, we can speak of assessment center… Classic. This is the most common, in which recruiters ask the group of candidates to take a series of tests, which can be individual or group tests, with which they will be evaluated. Individual. The same process is followed as in the classic assessment center, but the difference is that, in this case, the process is executed individually for each candidate, thus avoiding possible biases in comparisons or competitive frictions during the process. Online. It is the most modern way of conducting an assessment center, as well as the cheapest and the one that allows eliminating recruitment boundaries. However, recruiters often value, above all else, being able to see candidates in person. Although it may sound strange, we can also carry out an internal assessment center, which will help us to analyze and evaluate our own employees. Development. Although this is not a personnel selection method, it is important to consider it as well. It consists of an internal evaluation of workers to detect competencies that need improvement (development) for possible training plans. Management. Just like the development assessment center, the management assessment center consists of detecting areas for improvement in the company’s own employees, but in this case in team management positions. Steps to execute an Assessment Center Analyze the position to be filled. To begin to outline the profile of the candidate we need, we must take into account all the characteristics of the position, as well as those of the company itself and the workers surrounding the position. Establish the required competencies. To fill the position we have just discussed, what skills will be required? In this case, we must consider both technical and specific skills (“hard skills”) and the aforementioned “soft skills“. Establish the activities that will assess these competencies. In this process we must choose the type of assessment center we will carry out and the activities we will use to test the candidates. Once all this is defined, we can carry out the Assessment Center, analyze the data obtained with the entire selection team and choose the best candidate. What activities are performed? Solve cases in groups. In this way, the teamwork skills of each candidate can be analyzed, since in this case they are not competing with each other, but must cooperate to reach a conclusion. Resolution of labor problems. In this test, a conflict in the workplace is simulated and the candidates, also in groups, must investigate the issue in order to reconcile the situation. In this way, research, analysis and problem-solving skills will be assessed. Presentations. A presentation on a topic related to the process itself will allow us to evaluate the candidate’s public speaking ability, the confidence with which he/she expresses him/herself… Roleplay. Each candidate plays a role under the context that the recruiters have established, and they must interact with each other to get to the desired point. In this case, skills such as persuasion, negotiation and conflict management are evaluated. Psycho-technical tests. Candidates must pass a series of tests in a set time frame, which will assess their numerical, verbal and spatial skills. Pros and cons of the Assessment Center And you, have you ever performed or participated in an Assessment Center? How was your experience? Do you think you get good results? We are listening! Prueba TalentFY en acción Prueba nuestra plataforma de recruiting sin compromiso.Y si no te sirve, NO PAGAS. Sin letra pequeña. Agendar Demo Únete a nuestra News Suscríbete y recibe quincenalmente nuestros contenidos y novedades más exclusivas directamente en tu bandeja de entrada.
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Today we are going to talk about one of the most immediate and powerful tax incentives that exist today: Social Security bonuses for research personnel. These bonuses in the contributions paid by the company to the Social Security allow a reduction of 40% in the contributions to the social security contributions for each subsidized worker. You must have been curious and want to know more. Don’t worry! In today’s article we explain everything you need to know about R&D bonuses. What are the requirements to qualify for this bonus? Unfortunately, not all workers can be rewarded in this type of incentive, but your employees must meet several conditions: To beincluded in groups 1, 2, 3 and 4and to contribute to the General Social Security System in Spain. Have a minimum of 85% of their work dedicated to R&D. Develop R&D activities as defined in Article 35 of the Corporation Tax Act. Advantages of the R&D bonus The company automatically decreases the expenditure of personnel dedicated to tasks of R&D, taking into account that turnkey developments, under order of clients and ICT projects developed to customers have rights to the bonus equally. This tax incentive is compatible with tax deductions for R&D, only in case of having the spanish “Innovative SME Seal” In other organizations that do not have this seal, both incentives may apply as long as they do not apply to the same developer staff. What is the procedure for applying this bonus? The application procedure varies mainly according to the number of persons and the duration of the bonus. As Upbizor explains, the options are the following: Up to 9 eligible workers you can apply them “internally” as long as you properly document the R&D tasks and activities carried out by each subsidized worker. 10 or more elegible workers and from the third bonus month in a current year, you must start a certification process with an entity accredited by ENAC to provide a binding reasoned report within 6 months of the fiscal year. What are the profiles of companies that best fit for this type of bonus? Industrial enterprises manufacturing capital goods. Companies dedicated to the development of software tailored to their customers. Companies with an engineering or R&D department that have personnel dedicated to developing solutions or improvements, either for their own products or processes or to obtain solutions or improvements tailored to their customers. Companies with technical staff, preferably industrial engineers, biologists, chemists, pharmacists and other types of qualifications related to science and technology. SMEs with the INNOVATIVE SME label as this bonus is also compatible with the tax deduction for R&D. Are you an Innovative SME? Find out what advantage you have with this incentive One of the great advantages of being an Innovative SME is that you do not have to choose the type of incentive associated with the worker who is engaged in R&D, that is, usually a company that does not have this seal, you have to choose whether you want to deduct yourself fiscally by a person who carries out R&D activities or to subsidise your social security contribution. This seal is a recognition given by the Spanish Ministry to those companies that opt for R&D. If you have the Innovative SME label, both incentives are fully compatible, so that, for the same worker, your company could perceive both incentives. But you will have other advantages, the main benefits that you will be able to get if you request this bonus are: Monthly savings thanks to its direct application. Reduction in operating costs thanks to lower personnel costs. Increasedcompany’s competitiveness Development of an efficient R&D savings strategy As you can see, opting for this spanish Social Security bonus for R&D can bring many economic benefits to your company. If you want to know more we recommend requesting information from companies specialized in grant issues such as UpBizor. In addition, we recommend that you watch the recording of the #TalkingAboutTalent 2 on Financing, where we talk about how to overcome the financing stages and investment rounds in a StartUp successfully. For this article we have had the collaboration of María Alejandra Vivas of the consultancy Upbizor. Tell us: Is your business dedicated to R&D? Have you ever applied for this bonus? Has it been positive for your business? Try TalentFY in a Live Demo Try our recruiting platform without compromise. And if it doesn’t work for you, YOU DON’T PAY No small print. Schedule Demo Join our News Subscribe and receive our most exclusive content and news every month directly in your inbox.