{"id":290382,"date":"2024-02-28T17:37:36","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T09:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=290382"},"modified":"2024-12-10T11:48:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T03:48:56","slug":"personality-hires-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/personality-hires-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"More than a pretty face and an uninhibited persona: The art of being a personality hire and their impact on company culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve always wanted to be a writer. It\u2019s my good fortune I ended up working in a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lifestyle media publication<\/a> and being part of Singapore\u2019s media landscape. With a persona tailor-made for the job, I proudly dubbed myself as our team&#8217;s \u201cpersonality hire\u201d. My cameo in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C2zRXLPv0g_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">viral Instagram reel<\/a> (ala Drew Barrymore in Scream) is a prime example of that proclamation. Plus, have you noticed the \u201cabout me\u201d part of my <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/author\/sufyan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">byline<\/a>? I bet you\u2019re going to read it now.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not on social media, it\u2019s understandable that you\u2019ll probably be scratching your head and wondering what a \u201cpersonality hire\u201d is. Are these people real? If they are, why are they even hired in the first place?<\/p>\n<h3>The 411 on personality hires<\/h3>\n<div class=\"\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@viennaayla\/video\/7298827824964586798\" data-video-id=\"7298827824964586798\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\">\n<section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@viennaayla\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@viennaayla?refer=embed\">@viennaayla<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>one thing about her, she earns her keep<\/p>\n<p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - vienna \u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udd25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7298827851183246123?refer=embed\">\u266c original sound &#8211; vienna \u2764\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udd25<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thehoneycombers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">TikTok<\/a>, personality hires are folks who infuse the workplace with energy, creativity, and camaraderie, typically overshadowing their competency or productivity. The best example I can come up with is Victoria Beckham in the Spice Girls. She\u2019s often regarded as the one who can\u2019t sing and is only in the group to attract male fans. This perception continued during her solo music career and even when she branched into fashion. Fortunately (or unfortunately), her solo ventures were successful\u2026 guess who\u2019s having the last laugh now?<\/p>\n<p>Curious about the essence of personality hires (being one myself), I chatted with Angela Neo, our Chief Operations Officer who handles our organisation\u2019s hiring, for her insights on this topic. \u201cMy take is that we\u2019re talking about that special someone in a company who&#8217;s more than just the resume or the technical skills on paper. It&#8217;s someone who brings an extra spark to the team,\u201d she explains. \u201cI see a personality hire as the social glue, the go-to person who can lift the whole vibe of the workplace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So, while TikTok might portray personality hires as vibrant and outgoing souls who bring the vibes to the office, this perception raises an important question: do these individuals truly possess the expertise to pull their weight in the workplace?<\/p>\n<h3>Misconceptions are not vibey<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_290383\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-290383\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-290383 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-tokatlian-pixabay-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Are you a personality hire in Singapore?\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-tokatlian-pixabay-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-tokatlian-pixabay-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-tokatlian-pixabay.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-290383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: tokatlian via Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many will assume personality hires are simply about charisma and charm, prioritising style over substance in the workplace. The truth, however, is far more nuanced. Personality hires represent a strategic approach to building teams based not only on technical skills, but also on cultural fit, communication styles, and shared values. They&#8217;re the individuals who bring life to company culture, foster collaboration, and inject fresh perspectives into projects.<\/p>\n<p>That said, there&#8217;s often scepticism towards these hires. Some may question whether they truly contribute to productivity or are merely hired for their likability factor. Marion Ang, Chief People Officer at <a href=\"https:\/\/trionandco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">TriOn &amp; Co<\/a>, believes personality shouldn\u2019t be a priority when it comes to recruitment. \u201cIt\u2019s an unfair assessment, as one\u2019s personality can be shaped by external factors, such as the work environment, life experiences, and social circle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople should be allowed the space to grow personally and professionally, and not use it as a basis to predict future job performance,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on my past work experiences, I wholeheartedly concur. One of my previous jobs involved conducting training sessions for adults, which I found daunting initially because I\u2019m not a great (and patient) teacher, and carrying out lessons for grown-ups sounded intimidating. So, how did I handle that role? By relying on my personality, of course. I peppered each session with anecdotes and jokes to lighten the mood and get everyone to like me. It worked to my advantage: my former students constantly tell me I\u2019m one of their favourite trainers.<\/p>\n<h3>Are we stealing someone else\u2019s rice bowl?<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_290384\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-290384\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-290384 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-tima-miroshnichenko-pexels-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Are you a personality hire in Singapore?\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-tima-miroshnichenko-pexels-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-tima-miroshnichenko-pexels-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-tima-miroshnichenko-pexels.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-290384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Tima Miroshnichenko via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another concern is the potential for bias. Will hiring based on personality inadvertently exclude qualified candidates who don&#8217;t fit a certain mould? That assumption couldn\u2019t be further from the truth, and Marion has witnessed this firsthand. \u201cWe\u2019ve had candidates that excelled during the interview but struggled when stressed, affecting their work performance. Some exceeded our expectations from when we first interviewed them,\u201d she notes.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a balancing act acknowledging the technical skills while also taking note of the prospective employee\u2019s personality. Angela tells me that even though personality assessments can be used to understand how a candidate may align with the company values and team dynamics, practical assessments and comprehensive interviews are ultimately the proper gauges for evaluating a person\u2019s capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>While I empathise with the sentiment, navigating the job interview is like traversing a maze. Success isn&#8217;t solely determined by qualifications alone. While possessing the requisite skills and experience certainly lays a strong foundation, this stage introduces myriad factors that can influence the outcome. Job interviews aren\u2019t merely a checklist of qualifications but a multifaceted evaluation of the individual&#8217;s potential to thrive within the organisation. As they say, may the best person win.<\/p>\n<h3>Personality hires are not scammers<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_290385\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-290385\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-290385 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-ga-unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Are you a personality hire in Singapore?\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-ga-unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-ga-unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-ga-unsplash.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-290385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Ga via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>TBH, the negative perceptions about personality hires don\u2019t wear me down. I\u2019m cognizant and confident of my efforts and contributions to the workplace, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/imposter-syndrome-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">imposter syndrome<\/a> notwithstanding. If I\u2019m lacking in certain areas, I\u2019ll put in the work to improve myself.<\/p>\n<p>Case in point: before taking on my first batch of students at my previous job, I sat through classes conducted by my former colleagues to understand how lessons were conducted and made sure to read up and understand the training materials. Eventually, I became comfortable training adults and got better at the role while showcasing my stellar disposition.<\/p>\n<p>My journey to becoming a full-time writer at Honeycombers was the opposite. Despite initial perceptions of being overqualified, I dove into the role zealously, eager to contribute my skills and unique perspective. As I settled into the position, I infused my personality into my writing, adding a touch of vibrancy and authenticity to my work. This doesn&#8217;t diminish my dedication to delivering high-quality content. Instead, it enhances my work, making my contributions engaging and impactful.<\/p>\n<p>As my persona grew larger than life within the company, I began to appear in videos and hosted a new podcast series. This personality hire has gone beyond the written word and delved into auditory and visual storytelling. If you can do the work and show off your personality simultaneously, why not?<\/p>\n<h3>I\u2019m not being defensive here<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_290389\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-290389\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-290389 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-benita-lee-900x643.png\" alt=\"Are you a personality hire in Singapore?\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-benita-lee-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-benita-lee-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/02\/personality-hires-singapore-benita-lee.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-290389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When two personality hires meet \u2013 that&#8217;s Ashe and me, FYI \u2013 all hell breaks loose. Photography: Benita Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Undeniably, the term \u201cpersonality hires\u201d has taken on a life of its own, leading many to dismiss these individuals as mere showpieces. But let\u2019s set the record straight: this article isn&#8217;t about defending or calling out anyone. It&#8217;s about celebrating each individual&#8217;s diverse talents and contributions to the workplace, regardless of personality type. Shedding light on the experiences of personality hires and challenging common misconceptions can help foster a more inclusive and understanding work environment. After all, diversity isn&#8217;t just about ticking boxes \u2013 it&#8217;s about embracing the richness of human experiences and perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>Take <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/author\/ashe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashe<\/a>, my fellow writer, for example. As a personality hire, she comes with an R21 rating (the amount of F-bombs she drops is staggering), but she\u2019s hardworking, creative, and produces outstanding work. Or consider my editors, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/author\/benita\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Benita<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/author\/nicole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nicole<\/a>, who may be more introverted in nature but always come through when leading the team and boosting morale.<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s ditch the stereotypes and recognise that authenticity, empathy, and a unique perspective are valuable assets in any team. Whether you&#8217;re an outgoing extrovert or a thoughtful introvert, your voice matters, and your contributions make a difference.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, we&#8217;re all working hard to put money in our pockets. And if we get to be authentically ourselves while doing it? 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