My last article, Part 1 of this series, outlined a few basics on personality traits directly related to job fit and job performance. Now we’ll move … Read more

Before we start, I want to emphasize that there is no generally accepted definition of personality among professionals. Since nature abhors a vacuum, … Read more

In Part 1 of this article series, I discussed the contribution good hiring and placement can bring to the bottom line. I also discussed how to begin … Read more

Lately, I have been alternating columns between internal and external recruiting issues. I’m sure I frustrate many recruiters because I don’t … Read more

Sometimes people blow off things they don’t know. Confusing correlation with causation is a prime example. You might be thinking, so what? So … Read more

Some things don’t need explanation: don’t touch the stove, always wash your hands after going to the bathroom, and don’t eat a garlic … Read more

Question: What are some common symptoms of bad hiring and promotion practices? Answer: Turnover, low productivity, and high training expense. It is really … Read more

I had a dream last night. It went something like this: I was in a huge room filled with groups of people having heated discussions. “Red chicken … Read more

After I became a graduate student for the second time, I learned that Maslow’s “hierarchy of needs” was thoroughly unproven as a … Read more