Using a competency model to evaluate staff: domestic and foreign approach

Today HR-specialists use an extensive toolkit to analyze the human resource potential of an enterprise: from creating a comfortable corporate culture to searching for hidden talents, they strive to use the production capacity of the company represented by its employees as efficiently as possible. In this aspect it is advisable to apply innovative models, one of which is the model of competencies, which means knowledge, skills, experience and personal qualities necessary for solution of theoretical and practical tasks. In today's market, regardless of the industry in which the organization operates, human potential is one of the key potential competitive advantages of the organization. Correct assessment of capabilities of employees of different levels and correctly designed model of their strengths management can become a driver for business development. Conformity of an ordinary employee or a manager to the competences necessary for the company begins with the hiring and interview and continues throughout the period of their employment and promotions. In this connection top management of Russian and foreign companies pays more and more attention to a complex analysis of professional and psychological skills of employees to form strategic positioning of business and its competitive advantages.