Between the Lines of the CV—and Beyond
Hire for alignment. Strengthen teams. Improve retention.

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Recruitment is not just about filling a role.
It is about introducing a new relationship into a system.

Dr. Abigail Silva supports HR professionals and organizations in selecting the right person—not just for the role, but for the relational dynamics of the team—through a clinically informed, attachment-based approach to hiring.

THE REAL CHALLENGE IN RECRUITMENT

The recruitment landscape has shifted significantly.

Organizations are now facing:

  • increased turnover
  • difficulty finding the “right fit”
  • rising pressure on HR teams
  • candidates who look strong on paper but fail in practice

Most hiring processes prioritize:

  • skills
  • experience
  • productivity

But overlook critical factors: relational fit and functioning Because a hire is not just a capability decision— it is a relational decision.

DR. SILVA’S DISTINCT EDGE

As a Workplace Relationship Specialist and developer of Corporate Attachment®, Dr. Silva brings a unique advantage to recruitment consulting.

She understands:

  • how individuals relate to authority, pressure, and teams

  • how attachment patterns influence behavior in the workplace

  • how relational dynamics impact team cohesion and performance

This allows her to assess candidates beyond the CV—identifying how they will:

  • integrate

  • respond

  • and function within a living system


THE COST OF GETTING IT WRONG

Hasty or misaligned hiring decisions can:

  • undermine team morale

  • reduce productivity

  • create tension or division within teams

  • weaken leadership effectiveness

  • stall progress and innovation

In many cases, poor hiring leads to: relational disruption that is far more costly than the role itself.

A DIFFERENT STANDARD FOR HIRING

Exclusively prioritizing skill and productivity does not produce strong teams.

Consider:

  • What is the value of talent if it undermines others?

  • What is the benefit of capability without direction or focus?

  • What happens when a high performer creates relational instability?

Strong organizations do not just hire for output— they hire for relational contribution.

DR. SILVA’S 3F Framework

Fit. Flow. Function.
Dr. Silva’s 3F Screening Formula is a strategic recruitment tool designed to ensure that candidates are not only capable—but aligned.

Fit
Does this individual align relationally with the team, leadership, and organizational culture?

Flow
Will this individual contribute to healthy team dynamics, communication, and cohesion?

Function
Can this individual effectively perform the responsibilities of the role with clarity and consistency?

When Fit is right → Flow strengthens → Function becomes sustainable.

DEEPER DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS

Dr. Silva’s recruitment consulting goes beyond candidate evaluation.

She investigates the context of the role itself, asking:

  • Why is this position vacant?

  • How did it become vacant?

  • What impact has this vacancy had on the team?

  • What relational and functional demands does the role carry?

This allows for: precision-based hiring decisions — not guesswork.

WHAT THIS MAKES POSSIBLE

With the right hire:

  • team morale is maintained—or improved

  • cohesion strengthens

  • productivity increases

  • leadership experiences less friction

  • the new hire integrates with confidence and belonging

Because the goal is not just placement— it is integration.

ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

With Dr. Silva’s guidance:

  • team disruption is minimized

  • onboarding becomes smoother

  • relational friction is reduced

  • retention improves significantly

  • HR leaders experience greater confidence and less stress


WHO THIS IS FOR

  • HR professionals navigating complex hiring decisions

  • Organizations experiencing repeated hiring challenges

  • Teams that have been impacted by poor hiring outcomes

  • Leaders seeking stronger alignment within their teams

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