White Papers
Kenexa White Papers are reports that are based on research and are used to educate HR professionals and business executives on specific areas in the Human Capital Management (HCM) space. These papers address relevant, widespread organizational concerns and guide readers in organizational decision making. The overall purpose of each Kenexa White Paper is to focus on the current needs of companies by educating and advocating for a specific position that will help drive high performance in the organization.
Recruiting and Selecting Leaders for Innovation: How to Find the Right Leader
Recruiting and selecting effective leaders can often be a difficult challenge, especially in today’s strained economic environment. In fact, May, Chan, Hodges and Avolio (2003) argued that when an economy is doing well, nearly any type of leader can emerge and be perceived as successful. In truth, strong, innovative organizational leaders are rare, and identifying a leader likely to be a fit for an organization can be a time-consuming and expensive process. Even so, as organizations struggle to stay competitive in their industries and markets, innovative leadership is a key component to success. Targeted organizational innovation during times of economic difficulty, especially when competitors are struggling to stay relevant, can mean the difference between significant growth and gain in market share—or cutbacks. With these high stakes, competing for innovative leadership talent becomes a crucial differentiator for organizations.