In October 2022, around 4 million Americans wrote a letter of resignation and quit their jobs.[1]. With the Great Resignation still in effect, it’s never been more important to pay attention to offboarding. Making a good final impression on departing employees is more than just a matter of courtesy. Employees who remember your organization poorly…

The success of any firm is closely tied to its team leaders. An excellent team leader motivates through example, has a growth attitude, and enhances productivity and revenue. But how do you find a team leader with all these powerful leadership qualities? The answer is simple: You give candidates a team leader skills assessment. Use…

Psychological safety at work is a major concern in the current landscape. Only one in five employees feel comfortable sharing constructive criticism in their workplace.[1] Even worse, countless big-name leaders believe the best way to inspire their workforce is through fear.[2] This is not only regrettable from a compassionate, human point of view – it’s…

Diya is a junior marketer at a small marketing company.  During work hours, her colleagues shift blame to her, stack sudden responsibilities on her, and openly mock her choice of clothing. Every night after work, Diya gets home – usually with a headache – and counts the hours she has until she has to go…

Today’s top talents have high expectations in the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, and some business leaders are struggling to adapt. The traditional offer of juicy compensation packages and generous benefits isn’t the competitive advantage it once was.  Employees want more than money from where they work – they want purpose, comfort, and a personal…

Effective hiring can be the difference between a successful business and one that lags behind. So it’s essential that you use effective employee-selection methods such as skills assessments to hire the best possible candidates for your organization.  And this article will help you with that. We will go over the best employee selection techniques, strategies,…

In the modern workforce, employees demand development and growth – it’s no longer a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity.  In fact, about one-third of employee turnover is attributed to poor management and a lack of development opportunities[1]. Yet only 29% of organizations have clear learning and development plans for their employees[2]. Companies that offer the best…

To hire an HR professional, you need to do two things. You have to ensure the open position can attract the best applicants and you must be able to evaluate their skills accurately.  If you use skill tests (such as our HR Fundamentals test), you can effortlessly learn about your candidates’ abilities.  You can then…

With the peak of Covid-19 barely behind us, candidates are re-entering the workforce with a new, profound awareness of the importance of their wellbeing. Now that mandatory lockdowns are over and the gloves are coming off, you have the opportunity to show where your company stands. Do you truly care about the health of your…

A company is not defined only by its business interactions. The values, beliefs, and behaviors that determine the way that managers and employees interact and perform at work are huge defining characteristics of any organization. All these together represent what we call company culture.  Company culture can be difficult to describe explicitly. It develops organically…

Without clearly documented roles and responsibilities, HR managers often struggle with a confused, inefficient, and even stagnant workforce. You can fall into this trap if you’re: Accurately defining employee expectations helps you hire more relevant, talented staff. If your responsibility definitions need a little work – but you’re in the middle of a hiring cycle…

When hiring for an open role, your key objectives may be to hire the most productive candidate and some who will stay at your company for as long as possible. But you also want new employees to get along well with their colleagues, peers, and managers.  To ensure you get such a candidate, you need…