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Dyninno Group improves recruitment productivity by 400% using TestGorilla
To address its increased recruitment needs and influx of applicants for roles that include customer support and leadership, Dyninno Group implemented TestGorilla. See how the Dyninno Group of companies improved candidate screening and recruitment productivity by 400%.
What is predictor-criterion congruence and how can it help me hire successfully?
Science series materials are brought to you by TestGorilla’s Assessment Team: A group of IO psychology, data science, psychometric experts, and assessment development specialists with a deep understanding of the science behind skills-based hiring. In the dynamic world of hiring, finding the right candidate isn't just a stroke of luck – it's a science. While landing a top performer can feel magical, there is nothing elusive or mystical about the selection process that can help you consistently h
Employee promotions: How talent assessments help strengthen the promotion process
Employee promotions are an effective way to retain top talent and send a motivating signal to employees that strong performance is recognized and rewarded. But that’s if promotions are done fairly, transparently, and objectively. A McKinsey report showed that 35% of employees voluntarily leave their jobs due to a lack of development and promotion opportunities.[1] At a time when many industries face skills gaps, it’s more important than ever to recognize and retain your top team members, and avo
How to write a job description for TensorFlow developers
Hiring a TensorFlow developer is an important step towards building machine learning and AI algorithms that can supercharge your business. A knowledgeable programmer can help you increase your team’s productivity, crunch big data, and much more. Given the complexity of AI, it’s incredibly important to hire the right candidate. A poorly developed algorithm can yield inaccurate data or increase costs by requiring significant computational resources. Hiring the best TensorFlow developer for your bu
How to write a financial consultant job description
Financial consultants play a pivotal role in managing and growing their client or company’s finances. Hiring the wrong person for this job can lead to losses, missed opportunities, regulatory mishaps, and other problems, putting your organization’s financial health and future at risk. That’s why it’s crucial to have a robust hiring process in place for this role, starting with a carefully crafted job description that outlines the core responsibilities and requirements to attract the right candi
How to hire a Matplotlib developer
Hiring a skilled Matplotlib developer is crucial for projects that require advanced data visualization. These professionals use Matplotlib – a Python library – to create detailed graphs, charts, and plots, turning complex datasets into clear visual stories. Choosing the right developer ensures that your data is accurately represented and displayed in a way that is accessible and understandable to your audience. The wrong hire could lead to misleading, difficult-to-interpret, or simply incorrect
10 succession planning best practices for transition triumph
How long have your company leaders and senior staff members held their positions within your organization? However long it may be, you can bet they won’t be there forever (unless they’ve discovered a fountain of youth we don’t know about). Enter the succession plan. A succession plan shouldn’t just be in the back of your mind as an HR professional; it should be something you’re constantly improving and enhancing so that when the moment comes to hand over to a new staff member, your organizati
How to hire a health care aide: Key strategies and tips
A health care aide provides personal care, assistance, and emotional support to people who are elderly, disabled, ill, or recovering from surgery or injury. Hiring a health care aide is an important decision that can significantly impact the well-being of your patients and the quality of your care practice. Getting it wrong can lead to serious consequences, such as compromised care, loss of trust, wasted resources, legal issues, and client dissatisfaction. In this guide, we explain how to hire
How to write a purchase manager job description
Organizations across various industries need skilled purchase managers and supply chain professionals to help them optimize processes, control costs, and manage supplier relationships effectively. Because of their usefulness across industries and the highly specific skills required for some roles, purchase managers can be challenging to hire. To overcome this, you first need to create a great job description that will attract quality candidates for your position. Not sure how to do that? Don’t
Do DE&I quotas still work? Pros, cons, controversies – and solutions
After onboarding Antonio, your newest tech hire, you're excited to report to your leadership team that you're one step closer to fulfilling your company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) quota. It’s part of a push to make your organization more diverse in light of growing awareness of the positive impact on innovation, employee morale, and overall business success. However, after a few weeks on the job, you notice Antonio's skills on paper don't match his expertise in real life. He’s str
A guide to the GDPR for employers: How to be GDPR compliant
We get it. The GDPR is more than a little confusing – and many employers struggle to make sense of it. Most of us know roughly what it is: Doing right by your customers, users, employees, and candidates when handling their information. But what does it mean in practice and how can you make sure you’re GDPR compliant when hiring new people or handling your employees’ data? This is where things become tricky. And for a good reason – the GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, is compl
How job crafting benefits your organization and employees
After a few years at your company, business development representative (BDR) Alisha isn't feeling fully satisfied with her current role. However, she appreciates the company culture, values her colleagues, and believes in the company's mission. Alisha wants to stay within the company but would love for her role to align more closely with her passions and strengths: being a good networker and relationship builder. While being a BDR offers elements of that, she’s not loving the regular rejection
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