In search of A-Players. Who are they and why does your company need them?

You don't have to be Google, Apple, or an industrial giant to hire the most productive people in your team. And that's exactly what A-Players, or top performers, are. 

Where did the name come from? The division of employees into A-, B-, and C- categories was proposed by Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric, in the twentieth century.

A - the most productive specialists who stand out for their professional skills
B- good employees with normal productivity
C- specialists who are not productive and are close to being fired.

What features characterize A-Players?

high motivation - and this is one of the most important characteristics.
they always strive for the best and highest results and do not stop at the average level.
great results - such specialists not only develop the company, but do it efficiently and quickly
responsibility - fully own the processes and are responsible for their decisions
activity - they take the initiative rather than wait for instructions, offer new ideas and methods in their work.

How do you know if you are dealing with A-Players?

• can clearly describe their results and does not emphasize their own personality;
• understands business from the perspective of a manager or founder;
• include in the resume not just a list of skills or tools, but also how to apply them;
• values and works in companies with high standards.

How can a recruiter find A-Players?

spoiler: somewhere like how we used to catch Pokémon 😅
*just kidding
Anybusiness Consult is constantly working with unique vacancies and searching for top specialists to join the team. That's exactly what A-Players are, and that's why we know exactly how and where to look for them.

What do we do to find A-Players?

✔️ develop a strategic approach to hiring, focusing on a clear understanding of what kind of specialist you need;
✔️ search among the professional community (LinkedIn or other communities), use recommendations, including other A-Players;
✔️деталізуємо interviewing during the interview - prepare questions that will reveal the candidate in more depth and allow you to understand how he or she acts in different situations.

Why does your company need such specialists?

💪 bring new ideas and solutions that can change and improve processes;
💪 set an example for other colleagues;
💪 haveconstant high productivity and work more efficiently, which affects the company's development.

A-Players are needed by modern companies that want to grow and be competitive in the market. Yes, finding such specialists takes time, money, and effort. But isn't the result worth it?