With the growing use of generative AI, how can you tell if candidates are representing themselves truthfully? Read more
New Research Indicates a Much-Needed Emphasis on Assessments
It's a common belief that candidates hate taking tests. It's also a wrong belief. Read more
A Piece That’s Likely Missing From Your Onboarding Process
It is essential to consider leadership styles of managers for whom new hires will be working. Read more
It’s Not Like We’re Google: Competing for Talent With the World’s Biggest Brands
How do you compete with companies that are more well-known and pay more? Read more
How to Avoid Hiring Autocratic Leaders
When hiring for managerial positions, the way you ask interview questions is especially critical. Read more
The Case of the Rehired Rapist: A Lesson in Background Checks
A legal case highlights what can happen when companies do not screen applicants properly — or fail to act accordingly. Read more
Meta’s Layoffs Raise Key Question: What Is the Optimal Number of Direct Reports?
The company recently announced plans to flatten its structure by reducing the number of managers. But how many managers is too many? How many is too few? Read more
The Dangers of Hiring for Culture Add
You’ve likely aware of hiring for culture fit, choosing candidates with values and attitudes that fit with the organization’s current culture. Hiring … Read more
Don’t Hire Candidates You Can’t Motivate
There are five major motivations that drive people at work. It’s important to identify which motivation fits which role — and then figure out a candidates’ … Read more
Companies Value Potential in Employees — Not in Candidates
Talent management aims to identify and cultivate high-potential performers. Recruiting, however, deprioritizes potential. Why is that? Read more