Recently, more and more companies are turning to personality tests when deciding where employees should work: at home, at the office, or a hybrid combination of both. Personality tests are one method that some organizations are turning to in the hopes of helping their employees determine what kind of remote work schedule they would like to adopt: fully, on-site, or a hybrid combination of the two.
According to The New York Times, “Psychologists have identified what’s known as the “Big Five” personality traits, which are consistent across populations: extroversion, openness, conscientiousness, agreeableness and neuroticism. Two traits in particular play a powerful role in shaping workplace behavior: Extroversion, the degree to which social interaction energizes someone; and openness which refers to someone’s creativity and appetite for novel experiences. I designed the quiz with these traits in mind.”
What are some of the personality tests companies are implementing?
Below, we provide a list of some of the most popular personality tests that organizations are currently using to make remote work decisions. Take a look:
- Myers-Briggs Personality Test
- The Enneagram Test
- The Big 5 Personality Test
- The New York Times
- CliftonStrengths
- The Predictive Index
Now, it’s also worth mentioning that these personality tests are not only beneficial for remote work decisions, but also in putting together a team. In fact, many companies (like APC) implement things like the StregnthsFinder 2.0 book based on the CliftonStrengths test by Don Clifton. We present this to our new hires to get a better understanding of how they will fit into the team they’re joining.
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Kristen Burgess is the Marketing Specialist at Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. She has five years’ experience in curating content for digital platforms, social media contributions, and supporting marketing campaigns and strategies. Before joining the APC wolfpack, she worked in digital marketing for software as a service, giving her keen insight into the types of professionals APC hires today. In addition, she likes to stay up-to-date on the most relevant trends within the technology industry through thought-provoking podcasts and newsletters while paying attention to industry leaders’ trends. In her spare time, she serves on the Management Team and helps craft communications for the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties.