Why Managers Value Emotional Intelligence

Why Managers Value Emotional IntelligenceWhy Managers Value Emotional Intelligence EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AT WORK95% of HR managers and 99% of workers feel its important for employees to have a high EQ, or strong level of emotional intelligence.More than 1 in 5 employees said EQ is mora valuable at work than IQ. 65% think theyre equally important.92% of workers think they have strong emotional intelligence.74% believe their bosses do.3 in 10 HR managers feel most employers put too little emphasis on emotional intelligence when hiring.What companies use to gauge job applicants EQ70% Reference checks55% Behavioral-based interview questions32% Personality/psychometric tests15% Dont gauge candidates EIMultiple responses permittedThe greatest benefit of having employees with high emotional intelligence, according to HR managers43% Increased motivation/morale21% Improved leadership19% Better collaboration16% Effective conflict resolution1% Other40% of HR managers said soft skills are more difficult to teach workers than technical abilities.61% of employees have let emotions get the better of them in the office.When a colleague doesnt control his or her emotions, 86% of workers said it affects their perception of that persons level of professionalism.Source OfficeTeam survey of 607 HR managers and 809 workers in the United States and Canada 2017 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.