Hiring

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What’s the difference between talent, ability, skill, and experience?

Discover the key differences between talent, ability, skills, and experience—and learn how to leverage them for better hiring, team performance, and growth.

Hiring

7 min read

What is construct validity?

Learn what construct validity is, why it matters in HR, and how to select scientifically validated assessments for better talent decisions.

Hiring

6 min read

What is cognitive thinking?

Learn what cognitive thinking is and how diverse thinking styles boost innovation, problem-solving, and team performance in the workplace.

Behavioral Assessments

9 min read

Innate vs. acquired personality traits in the workplace

Discover the difference between innate and acquired personality traits, and how understanding them can improve hiring, engagement, and team performance.

Hiring

9 min read

Interviewing & evaluating for leadership qualities (70 questions to ask)

Discover essential interview questions designed to evaluate leadership qualities in candidates, including evaluation tips for HR professionals.

Hiring

10 min read

60 questions to ask interviewees (and questions to avoid)

Maximize your interviews with these top questions to ask candidates. From skill-based to cultural fit questions, find the key to building a high-performing team.

Hiring

7 min read

What is a good WPM for typing?

What is a good WPM (words per minute) for candidates applying to different industries? Here’s a breakdown of how different positions compare and how you can improve your WPM.

Hiring

5 min read

Top causes of a high turnover rate

Learn the top causes of high employee turnover, its impact on productivity and culture, and strategies to improve retention and engagement.

Talent Optimization

7 min read

HR field guide to the future: Dealing with a prolonged talent shortage

As an HR leader, it’s imperative you understand the factors driving a talent shortage, its potential long-term effects, and your level of vulnerability as a company.

Hiring

4 min read

State of Talent Optimization takeaways: Balancing hiring costs

Team members within the same company might view hiring challenges differently. But one thing is for sure: Bad hires can be just as costly as failing to fill a role at all.

Hiring

5 min read

What is the September Surge, and how can your business capitalize on it?

In more competitive industries, preparing for the September Surge – and extending its payoff – means tightening your hiring process up.

Hiring

8 min read

How to attract top talent in our new world of work

The disconnect between modern job seekers and would-be workplaces is due, in large part, to poor first impressions and underwhelming employer branding.