The Importance of Incorporating Risk Management and Assessing for Perilous Traits During Job Recruitment Interviews, Performance Appraisals, and Post-Critical Incidents

Abstract

Workplace safety is threatened by professionals exhibiting dangerous traits, an under-researched area demanding attention. This study introduces a novel questionnaire to identify "red flags" during recruitment, performance reviews, and post-incident debriefings. The questionnaire assesses risk mitigation awareness and targets traits such as compulsive lying, apathy, glibness, lack of remorse, and manipulative tendencies. Scenarios are included to enhance recognition of emotional and behavioral patterns, including those indicative of workplace psychopathy, like thriving on chaos and unethical decision-making. The questionnaire covers a range of categories, including impulsivity, anger, and antisocial behaviors. The goal is to integrate this tool into Occupational Resources Department procedures, including Employment Assistance Programs (EAPs). This will help address related issues like trauma and burnout. Further research on Dark Triad personality traits is crucial for improving recruitment, performance appraisal, and post-event evaluations. The aim is to create safer, more productive workplaces by proactively addressing these often-overlooked risks. This approach contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of workplace risks and provides a practical tool for risk management.