This article has been updated with a corrected link to the survey at the end. by Dr. Charles Handler and Mark C. Healy, M.A. We I/O psychologist-types tend … Read more
Dissecting the DISC
DISC tests can quickly assess a candidate's personality preferences, are cheap, and are available to almost everyone. But are they right for hiring? Read more
How to Tame 500-Pound Gorillas (a.k.a., Your Hiring Managers)
Over the past two years, I’ve attended 15 different recruiting events and HR-related trade shows. Surprisingly, over 95% of the recruiting solutions … Read more
Square Pegs and Round Holes
The idea of redirecting recruiters toward internal movement and succession planning seems like a good one, but I’m afraid it is another dead-end … Read more
7 Things to Look for in a Sales Manager
Many execs put industry experience at the top of their criteria list for sales-management candidates. “The successful applicant will have 10 years … Read more
Trends in Hiring and Assessment: Notes from the 2008 HR Technology Show
A few weeks ago I had a chance to visit the 11th annual HR Technology Show in Chicago. While the show includes all types of HR-related technology, there is … Read more
Startup Forum Gives Boost To New Businesses
Next week, four company founders will take the platform at ERE’s second Startup Forum to tell the world about their better mousetrap. They’ll … Read more
Make Better Offers
After a lengthy screening process, the hiring committee feels it has found the right candidate for the company. Now comes the tricky part: how do you … Read more
5 Ways to Realize Value From Pre-employment Assessment During a Labor Shortage
It’s easy to demonstrate the impact of pre-employment assessments when there are a large number of candidates available. In such situations, there is … Read more
Assessment and Job Boards: Two Years Later
Back in 2006 I wrote an article discussing the integration of assessments into job boards. It was an example of the continued movement toward the inclusion … Read more