The evolution of organisations is closely related to the women and men who work for its development; if they are composed of heterogeneous profiles from different environments, it is essential to learn to better manage their careers and to recruit talent in harmony with the organisation's culture and corporate values.
PwC Luxembourg addressed this theme on Thursday during its event dedicated to the Assessment and Development Centre, a practice to assess the potential and technical, behavioural and managerial competences of its collaborators, in connection with the strategy of the organisation.
The human, the strategic player in the business
Companies are subject to an economic environment in perpetual motion, which leads them to require more flexibility. It is better to target the skills of their employees and anticipate their future behaviour are serious assets that can serve their overall strategy.
"Recruit, promote and develop the right people for the right jobs are crucial decisions that can seriously impact the future of a company," explained Bénédicte Burioni, People and Organisation associate at PwC Luxembourg. "The Assessment and Development Centre allows organisations to identify potential employees and candidates and to leverage their strengths, depending on the direction that the company intends to go."
The tools to assess individuals are legion, but their choice depends on the culture and values shared by the company and the context of the programme launched. Individual interviews, personality tests or group exercises: adapting its evaluation methods to the objectives pursued will ensure the success of the approach.
Internationalisation and innovation: the skills of the future
At present, companies must adapt to changes in working methods induced by globalisation but also by the rapid emergence of new technologies. Thus, the language and intercultural skills and mastery of social media will be increasingly in demand in the future.
"The Assessment and Development Centre allows people to determine the potential of employees compared to the new skills that will shape the company's future and ensure its success. To remain competitive, organisations will need to focus on profiles that are more innovative, flexible and open to the world," said Bénédicte Burioni.
