KANNY Revolutionizes Recruitment with Character-Based Hiring Platform and Expanded Advisory Board of HR and Talent Management Experts
13 Agosto 2024 - 8:02AM
Business Wire
Innovating Hiring: Leveraging Character to
Transform Recruitment Practices
On the heels of launching an invitation-only, private beta,
KANNY, a pioneering platform for peer-driven character assessments
in hiring, today announced the addition of several prominent
industry leaders to its advisory board. These new advisors are
renowned experts in HR, talent management, organizational culture,
and the future of work, further strengthening KANNY’s mission to
bring character to the forefront of the hiring process.
Traditional hiring and development processes often overlook the
importance of character, focusing primarily on hard skills and
qualifications. KANNY addresses this gap by emphasizing the traits
that truly define a person’s ability to contribute positively to a
team and organizational culture. KANNY helps employers see beyond
the confines of the resume to uncover the character of the
individual, which can be crucial in preventing costly mis-hires.
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that the cost of a bad
hiring decision can equal 30% of the employee’s first-year
potential earnings.
“The addition of these distinguished advisors marks a
significant milestone for KANNY. Their collective expertise and
insights will be invaluable as we continue to develop and refine
our character-based hiring platform,” said Sean Vassilaros, CEO and
co-founder. "KANNY was born out of my frustration with the lack of
first-hand insights into the most important indicator of candidate
success and team culture – character. In a recent LinkedIn poll,
82% of hiring managers and recruiters cited character as more
important than prior experience and skills when making hiring
decisions. At KANNY, we’re setting the stage for a transformative
era in hiring that centers on character - in addition to skills -
as a key attribute in making decisions that can lead to more
cohesive and productive workplaces.”
How KANNY Works
KANNY utilizes advanced algorithms to collect, analyze, and
present peer feedback, offering a unique perspective on candidates.
This fresh approach to an age-old problem helps employers identify
the rare and exceptional — "purple squirrels" — who possess the
perfect blend of skills and character traits. Leveraging dynamic,
first-hand data, KANNY creates comprehensive character insights
built from peer reviews that focus on an individual's honesty,
integrity, work ethic, respect, humility, and harmony. With KANNY,
candidates can showcase character as much as their qualifications,
giving job seekers a unique opportunity to differentiate themselves
and highlight their personal qualities, which are often missed in
traditional hiring processes. Companies that incorporate KANNY into
their recruitment strategy can build stronger, more productive
teams and avoid financial losses and negative impacts on culture
and productivity caused by bad hires.
Comments from new advisors about KANNY:
- Shannon Ardo, Talent Strategy Principal, Starbucks: ”A
common derailer is a mindset that because you are educated and/or
experienced with great technical skills, your self-awareness and
character don’t hold as much weight. Organizations tend to hire for
skills and fire for behavior. I am confident this is where KANNY
can help companies strike a balance in recruiting for aptitude
& attitude and assist candidates with being selected for their
strong character and contribution.”
- Joel Lalgee, The Realest Recruiter and host of ‘Recruiting
is No Joke’ podcast: “Character has always been a defining
element of a great hire and employee, but it's been almost
impossible to anticipate and measure until now. KANNY finally gives
employers the opportunity to assess character prior to making a
hire. This will no doubt help both parties make better
decisions.”
- Ralph Nader, SVP, Head of Talent, IPG Mediabrands:
“Character forms the bedrock upon which hard skills thrive. It
directly influences choices, behaviors, and interactions. This
becomes especially crucial when decisions require judgment. Anyone
responsible for talent strategy will benefit from KANNY's character
data."
Rounding out the KANNY advisory board are:
- Paul T. Cottey, Product and Technology CIO, Founder and CEO,
MRAnates LLC
- Fabio Gratton, Health Tech Entrepreneur, Startup Incubator
- Steve Matas, Talent Acquisition Executive, President, Advanced
Clinical
- Chris Seib, Investor and Advisor, Venture Partner
- Paul Spector, PhD - Distinguished Professor, Muma College of
Business, University of South Florida
- William Tincup, Talent Acquisition Expert and Influencer,
WRKdefined
- Jennifer Terry, Labor and Employment Partner, Reed Smith
LLP
As KANNY continues to expand its beta program, job candidates
and recruiters interested in joining the waitlist for the private
beta can visit https://www.kanny.com to sign up and learn more.
About KANNY
KANNY is a groundbreaking platform that leverages peer-driven
character assessments to finally bring this important data into the
world of talent acquisition and professional development. By
focusing on integrity, honesty, work ethic, respect, humility, and
harmony, KANNY helps employers avoid costly mistakes and build
stronger, more cohesive teams. Additionally, KANNY empowers job
seekers to stand out by showcasing their character alongside their
qualifications. For more information, visit www.kanny.com.
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