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CategoriesTalent Optimization 147 Employee Engagement 128 Hiring & Selection Process 124 Behaviour Assessment 111 Team Management 78 News and Awards 65 Leadership Pipeline 60 Performance Assessment Tools 59 Cognitive Assessment 50 PSC Foundation 25 Case Studies 24 Reference Profiles 7 Safety Analytics 5

The Power of Data Driven Recruitment

May 12, 2023Behaviour AssessmentThe Power of Data Driven RecruitmentThe Predictive Index® is a valuable tool that maximizes talent management practices. This platform, delivered by founding partner Predictive Success Corporation, offers crucial insights into employee preferences and behaviours, helping organizations to optimize their talent management practices. What is Psychometric Testing? Psychometric testing is a form of assessment that uses standardized methods to measure anRead

Finding the Perfect Job Fit

April 25, 2023Hiring & Selection ProcessFinding the Perfect Job FitLessons from Walter Orthmann’s 84-Year Career Have you ever wondered what it takes to find the perfect job fit? Walter Orthmann’s story of working at the same company for 84 years and setting a Guinness World Record is a testament to the importance of passion, discipline, and commitment in finding career satisfaction. However, finding theRead

April 20, 2023Behaviour AssessmentHow Understanding Your Behavioral Profile Can Lead to SuccessReal-Life Success Story in the Age of Data Analytics The power of knowing your behavioural profile from Predictive Index® as delivered by founding partner Predictive Success can contribute to achieving triumph in various aspects of life. From the golf course to the boardroom, understanding your unique strengths and tendencies can provide valuable insights and helpRead

Executive Assistant Job Description Sample

March 23, 2023Performance Assessment ToolsExecutive Assistant Job Description SampleAn Executive Assistant is a highly skilled individual tasked with organizing the daily activities of important executives within their organization. This includes managing communication, responding to emails, scheduling appointments and organizing corporate events. They play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the company. The duties of an executive assistant include: Provide administrativeRead

Retaining Top Talent Begins with An Effective Talent Acquisition Plan

February 15, 2023Hiring & Selection ProcessRetaining Top Talent Begins with An Effective Talent Acquisition PlanIntroduction Talent acquisition is the comprehensive process of hiring the most qualified and suitable employees for an organization. It involves the entire recruitment process from identifying the job requirements and sourcing candidates to conducting interviews and negotiating offers. This approach is different from recruiting, which is focused on filling a specific job opening. Talent acquisitionRead

Go into a Recession with Confidence – Hire the Right Team

November 18, 2022Hiring & Selection ProcessGo into a Recession with Confidence – Hire the Right TeamBusinesses are facing the pressure of double-digit inflation and rising operational costs because of the developing recession. The last thing a company wants to cope with is experiencing unnecessary costs because of a mistake in hiring, which could lead to high staff turnover. With the workplace constantly changing, companies are now required to adapt toRead

How HR Technology Helps Companies Find the Best Talent

October 14, 2022Employee EngagementHow HR Technology Helps Companies Find the Best TalentThe Struggle to Find Talent During and post-pandemic, it has become increasingly difficult to find strong candidates for most industries. This poses many questions. How can organizations upskill their workers and create learning opportunities to offer growth opportunities to their current workers? How do you simplify and fine-tune the hiring process to find the rightRead

Can Recruiting be as Simple as Online Dating?

September 1, 2022Behaviour AssessmentCan Recruiting be as Simple as Online Dating?Can Recruiting be as Simple as Online Dating? Finding the right employee can be as simple as swiping left and right on profiles to find the perfect match. The Science Dating apps such as Tinder allow you to swipe left or right based on the profile’s photos and descriptions. A 2017 study by Hergovich andRead

Finding Hidden Workers with Predictive Analytics

August 26, 2022Behaviour AssessmentFinding Hidden Workers with Predictive AnalyticsWhat are Hidden Workers? Hidden workers are not hiding from employers or wishing to be excluded from employment. It’s quite the opposite. Hidden workers are people who want to work and actively seek employment but can’t seem to find any. Hidden workers may fail to find a job due to most hiring managers spotting their lackRead

Analytics Bring Success

August 12, 2022Behaviour AssessmentAnalytics Bring SuccessData analytics has proven to be a vital tool for companies across the globe. What used to retain criticism for not encompassing the ‘intangibles’ of business has now become the quantitative reasoning that drives more informed decision making in businesses. When CEO’s get on board and restructure into a data-oriented culture, profits have been shownRead