Two personality traits employer can assess are emotional stability and
locus of control. Emotional stability and locus of control are essential and
relevant for safety climate in the workplace (Beus, Munoz, & Arthur, 2015).
Emotionally stable individuals can remain calm when under pressure in case
something occurs in the workplace. Emotionally unstable individuals may be more
prone to view the workplace environment as unsafe and a threat (Beus, Munoz,
& Arthur, 2015). Individuals with a high locus of control have the
capability to understand their surroundings and personally take control knowing
that change must come from within themselves. Individuals with low locus of
control believe external events control their surroundings and they believe
others have control over their surroundings especially in the workplace (Beus,
Munoz, & Arthur, 2015). Employers should test for these personality traits
by using job relevance assessment tools within their selection processes. For
example, 10-20 item personality assessments can be used to measure the levels
of emotional stability and locus of control. Understanding these two
personality traits is a method of proactivity for organizations to utilize when
designing a job for psychological health and safety.
Beus, J. M., Muñoz, G. J., & Arthur, W. (2015). Personality as a
multilevel predictor of climate:
An examination in the domain of workplace safety. Group &
Organization Management
40(5), 625-656. doi:10.1177/1059601115576597
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