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Recruitment and selection of staff in Teal organizations
Discover what recruitment is like in Teal organizations, a model where people are at the center of the organization. What does the fit consist of?
Marcos Lopez
HR Consultant
6 of March, 2025
Within the various trends that we can observe in the business world, the Teal organization model is one of the fastest growing. This is a model where people are at the center of the organization, and this affects all aspects of the company. This includes recruitment and personnel selection, where self-management takes the lead. It’s common for this type of companies to not have a standard human resources department, which can surprise some candidates in the personnel selection process. Next, we’ll explain in detail what recruitment in Teal organizations consists of.
Recruitment in Teal organizations
In a conventional company, recruitment is handled by HR, but in Teal organizations, the team that needs reinforcement manages the recruitment of personnel. After all, they are the ones who best understand their shortcomings and the conditions that this new member should meet. There are three key aspects to analyze in candidates: fit with the purpose, organization, and role. The first two are crucial, as in an organization where self-management prevails, roles are more fluid.
This fit plays a key role in personnel selection interviews. Therefore, both the Teal organization and the candidates must answer one question: Are they destined to travel the same path together? The secret to correctly answering this question lies in honesty and integrity. It’s logical that Teal organizations want to present their best image to candidates during the recruitment phase, but both sides must be completely sincere.
Personnel selection in Teal companies: the fit
It’s important to point out that Teal organizations have a broader recruitment perspective than traditional organizations. If these focus on the candidate’s fit with the job offer, Teal organizations use the selection process as a dual process to find out if they are made for each other, based on those three pillars we mentioned earlier:
- Fit with the purpose: It’s essential that the candidate fits with the purpose of the Teal organization. This is likely the most profound debate as it should lead the company and the candidate to understand themselves better. Rather than a mutual evaluation, it should be a process of self-inquiry.
- Fit with the organization: Another key aspect in Teal recruitment and personnel selection is whether the candidate will be able to develop their full potential in the organization. Some companies provide specific preparation for self-management, others use the personnel selection process to discuss the corporate and candidate values. Knowing if the candidate will fit with them is key to making the right choice for the new employee.
- Fit with the role: The roles or duties of an employee change constantly in a Teal organization. However, when the employee is motivated, they are capable of assuming new responsibilities and successfully developing skills and experience in a short period of time. Even so, it’s a secondary issue compared to the fit with the purpose and the organization.
Recruitment interviews in Teal organizations
Given the absence of a human resources team, future colleagues are the ones who conduct the job interview. This is a tool to find out if they want to work with the potential candidate or not. Although they may follow some kind of HR guide or advice, the employees themselves are responsible for the process and the final decision. That’s why the recruitment and selection process tends to take longer than in traditional organizations. It’s not uncommon to exceed 10 company-candidate discussions.
In this regard, it’s crucial for the representatives of the Teal organization to be realistic. The company can’t be sold as something it’s not, or there will be a problem. Unlike a conventional human resources team, they don’t have a recruitment goal or target. Therefore, they must be honest about the workplace and the company’s potential. During the company tour, we may be asked all sorts of questions about it. Answering honestly is, once again, the key to convincing the candidate and resolving all their doubts.
Recruitment software in Teal organizations
It’s important to emphasize the significance of human resources software like Sesame HR in the personnel selection process, even in Teal organizations. This process takes place in a collaborative environment, where it’s important that all team members can participate. Among other things, this kind of software allows us to create a candidate file where we can record the impressions they give us. Comparing them with the rest of the team members should help us make the best decision for the company.
Finally, we want to highlight that the Teal recruitment and personnel selection process tends to be longer than in conventional companies. It’s crucial to inform the candidates about this, as they will expect a prompt response. However, due to their characteristics, Teal organizations aren’t concerned about temporarily slowing down their growth until they find the person who fits both the vacancy and, most importantly, the company’s idiosyncrasy and purpose.
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