'Sometimes people have the potential to do more. They just need some time in the position,' said Symantec CHRO AmyCappellanti
cybersecurity-software company, that means the most obviously qualified candidate doesn't always land the position. Symantec's chief human-resources officer, Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, urges Symantec's hiring managers to consider whether they see potential in job candidates.
Symantec's hiring strategy is a prime example of a growing trend across organizations and industries. Execs say they increasingly value a candidate's ability and willingness to develop new skills as the business evolves — what some HR experts call "Broadening the talent pool is also a way to cultivate diversity in the workplace.
As Cappellanti-Wolf put it, the candidate who has "80% of what you wanted" in a new hire may be a better bet than the candidate who appears to be 100% qualified.Cappellanti-Wolf has made diversity a top priority at Symantec.
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