Industrial-Organizational (IO) psychology is the study of human behavior in the workplace. IO psychologists work to optimize organizational efficiency by matching a candidate who displays certain essential skills or personality traits to a role they are best suited for. IO psychology is more than just the simple study of how people function in the workplace, […]
If you are struggling to attract great talent, chances are perceptions about your company culture may be working against you. A 2018 report from Deloitte found that more than half of millennials and Gen Z candidates say workplace culture is “very important” when they are choosing where to work. Candidates today also have a lot […]
Hiring the right candidate can be a challenging process, but it doesn’t have to be. Organizations can find the best fit for their job by measuring an applicant’s “will do” behaviors, which assesses how likely they are to engage in behaviors important to the role. Customized personality assessments are an effective tool for measuring “will […]
As technology continues to advance, HR teams are constantly faced with the need to purchase new software to remain competitive and efficient. However, convincing decision-makers to approve a new software purchase can be a challenging task. In this blog post, we will discuss how to make the case internally for a new assessment software purchase, […]
Introducing new assessment solutions to an organization can be exciting, but it can also be challenging. Adoption of new software is often hindered by a variety of factors, including resistance to change, lack of training, and poor user experience. However, there are several best practices and actionable steps that can be taken to increase hiring […]
“In the future personality traits will become a critical measure of who is most likely to succeed.” The rapid pace of change in most markets and constant demand for innovation is causing many companies to rethink how their future workplace will function. They are reducing layers of bureaucracy and empowering employees with greater decision-making power. […]
How to get the most benefits when employees are working from home. Almost overnight, coronavirus fears have forced even the most skeptical leaders to embrace working from home as an option for their employees. The odds are that your business is among thousands across the country now having to manage a mostly remote workforce for […]
If your hiring process is feeling stale or you aren’t sure why new candidates aren’t working out, try treating your next hire like a research project. It will give you a fresh perspective on what you should be looking for, and where your current evaluation process may be falling short. Every good research project starts […]
States may be slowly reopening, but we won’t be back to pre-pandemic normalcy for months. And even when life does get back to business as usual, it is likely that remote work won’t go away. Demand for remote work options has been on the rise for years, and COVID-19 is only accelerating interest. A new […]
In last week’s post, we discussed the techniques and benefits of job analysis. This week we’ll discuss how to use the information gathered from job analysis to inform hiring decisions. Create your “A-performer profile.” Job analysis uncovers the desirable competencies of your ideal candidates. Using this information, you can develop a job profile that helps you determine the critical competencies […]