Lucas Group Reports Specialized Hiring and Testing Important for HR Industry

Lucas Group, a respected company in professional recruiting, reports an increased demand for specialized human resource executives and comprehensive hiring assessments.

According to search consultants with the firm, companies are hiring more specialized HR professionals and implementing new training methods to meet growing corporate expectations. Specialized roles within HR include areas of compensation, benefits, organizational development, training and staffing.

ìHiring has increased in many disciplines, including human resources,î said Jim Barnhill, human resource search consultant for Lucas Group, Atlanta. ìThe employment market is booming with the boost in the economy; therefore companies are increasing their budgets and looking into specialized roles to effectively grow. To be competitive in a crowded job market, companies are finding an increased need to advance productivity, tenure and development among employees.î

Increasing HR staff and hiring specialized roles allows more research, time and development to create better compensation packages, diversify benefit options, hire better candidates and increase retention rates.

To increase retention rates and unify company culture, more and more companies are implementing new selection processes through advanced testing and assessments. Certain personality, skill, aptitude and background tests are used to measure a prospective employeeís potential and compatibility.

ìAssessments are becoming part of a more integrated recruiting process in HR departments across all industries,î said Barnhill. ìThere is a growing need to ensure talent brought on board will work effectively, work efficiently and retain their position. Both specialized roles in HR and enhanced testing methods provide more options for the company and its employees, which all contribute to positive cultural, ethical and financial outcomes.î