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How Important is Emotional Intelligence in Recruitment?

Hospital Recruiting

You may have heard the term emotional intelligence (EI or sometimes EQ – like IQ) when discussing soft skills institutions look for in potential hires. What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence encompasses 4 main characteristics. The EI ripple effect on retention. Self-awareness.

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Emotionally Intelligent Leadership and Employee Retention

Broadleaf

Leaders with high levels of emotional intelligence are better equipped to create a positive and supportive work environment, which can improve employee well-being and mental health. Research has also shown that employees with emotionally intelligent managers are far more likely to stay at their jobs.

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How To Hire For Emotional Intelligence

Vervoe

When considering the strengths and weaknesses of new talent, there’s a reason why emotional intelligence is high on the list of in-demand soft skills at work. What’s more important in determining career success: cognitive intelligence (IQ) or emotional intelligence (EQ)? What is emotional intelligence?

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Emotionally Intelligent Leadership And Employee Retention

Forbes Human Resources Council

What is emotional intelligence (EI), and how can managers develop stronger EI?

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Emotional Intelligence, Part 1: The Missing Link To Excelling In Your Career

Forbes Human Resources Council

Now more than ever, it’s vital that business leaders develop their emotional intelligence to stay in tune with employees’ needs and ultimately increase employee retention rates.

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How to Screen for Retention in a Recession

Glassdoor for Employers

So it's critical to think about retention as early as when you're interviewing new candidates. Because attrition can have such a profound effect on your bottom line, it makes fiscal sense to prioritize retention. A 2019 Glassdoor Economic Research study shows that hires that use Glassdoor have higher retention rates.

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The Emotional Intelligence of Leaders

FlashPoint

The bottom line is this: leaders who have a well-tuned emotional capacity have teams with higher engagement and retention. It’s about the type of relationship management that gets others on board, making wise and tough decisions, and delivering feedback to move strategy and grow others.