HEXACO is an update of the Big Five model
HEXACO comprises six dimensions:
- Honesty-Humility
- Emotionality
- eXtraversion
- Agreeableness
- Conscientiousness
- Openess
By including this dimension, you capture critical personality traits such as authenticity, absence of greed, and lack of pretentiousness, which all greatly impact the workplace and particularly highlight an individual's interaction and communication with others.
With this factor, you also gain insight into whether the person is comfortable being the center of attention, how sincere and straightforward they are towards others, and their sense of compliance – behaviors that are especially central when it comes to leadership qualities.
Why is HEXACO a Better Model?
HEXACO offers a more nuanced picture of personality, which is crucial for understanding individuals on a deeper level. The Honesty – Humility factor is particularly unique and relevant at a time when ethics and transparency are becoming increasingly important in corporate culture and leadership.
The advantages of including honesty-humility in the personality model are apparent. By measuring this factor, you obtain a more complete picture of the individual’s moral compass and prosocial behavior, while also getting an indication of the individual's need for recognition and status.
Individuals on one side of the H-factor tend to avoid manipulation for personal gain and are instead very honest and straightforward, as well as incredibly humble and unpretentious in their demeanor. Conversely, individuals on the other side of the scale are much more comfortable flattering and bending rules to advance in their work, while also being more prestigious in their interaction with others and valuing status and recognition to a greater extent.
By integrating honesty-humility into personality assessments, it is possible to better predict behaviors such as altruism, solidarity, and ethical decision-making. This dimension also provides insight into the individual's attitude toward materialism, social status, and moral dilemmas, which is crucial in many work-related contexts.
Emphasizing honesty-humility in personality assessments enables a fairer and more nuanced assessment of an individual's character and values. It contributes to a deeper understanding of how personality affects behavior and interactions in the workplace, which in turn can lead to more effective leadership, better team dynamics, and improved work performance.
📈 How do I Utilize HEXACO in My Personality Assessments?
At TQ Nordic, we use HEXACO in our psychometric tests to provide our clients with a more complete and reliable analysis of an individual's personality. By using HEXACO, we can identify characteristics that are important but might be missed in other models that only use five factors.
In summary, while the Big Five provides a solid foundation, HEXACO offers a more detailed and ethical dimension that is critical for today's work environments.
Are we ready to continue to exclude this factor?
