What if hiring was no longer just about skills, but about presence, mindset, and how someone shows up in the world?
In today’s workplace, soft skills are just as important as technical know-how. Emotional intelligence is now a key element in recruitment strategies.
Hiring the person, not just the resume
A CV tells part of the story. But it does not reveal how someone handles stress, adapts to change, or builds real human connections.
This is where emotional intelligence comes in. It is the ability to recognize your own emotions, manage them, understand others, and communicate with empathy and clarity.
These abilities are the foundation of collaboration, leadership, and resilience at work.
A new HR mindset
Hiring with emotional intelligence means shifting from a checklist approach to a real human connection.
It means looking for someone who is not just qualified on paper, but aligned with the company’s values, culture, and human challenges.
It also helps reduce burnout risks, improve onboarding, and create long-term engagement.
How to bring emotional intelligence into hiring ?
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Ask questions that reveal emotional awareness, for example : "How did you handle a tense situation in your team ?"
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Pay attention to body language listening skills and emotional tone.
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Value unique life experiences that show growth empathy and self-awareness.
A tool for the future
Emotional intelligence is not a bonus. It is a core skill for human and collective success.
Hiring differently means choosing people who can stay grounded thoughtful and connected in a fast-changing world.
It is about choosing purpose relationships and long-term impact.
True growth happens where doing meets being.
— Amal H.
Founder of Mentor Roots | Author, Talent Scout, NLP & Positive Psychology Coach
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