Recently, the fairness of workplace selection assessments for hiring has been called into question (Again!). Some critics claim that tests can be discriminatory and eliminate qualified candidates from getting hired. Hiring managers can safely cross this chasm on the “legal tightrope” by being sure the assessments they use are fair, valid and legal. For over […]

A colleague  recently posted the following question in one of our forums: Why do interviews go wrong and what impact does this have on the company? What are the costs of making a bad hire? Jay Niblick, another colleague, gave the following answer which I thought could be helpful to our group here at TMI: […]

According to The Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends 2014 report, CEOs and HR leaders see talent as a major challenge to growth. Their survey of 2500+ leaders in 90+ countries reveals 12 critical trends shaping the human capital agenda in the following three cateogries: Lead and Develop Leaders at all levels: Close the gap between hype […]

According to a recent article in Human Capital Media (HCMweekly@email.hcmalerts.com) There Are 5 Reasons Your Job Postings Aren’t Working: Unclear Job Title (Test it for clarity with others before posting) Missing One of the Basics (Location, Responsibilities, etc.) Misleading Job Description (Clue:  nobody is applying) Your Process Isn’t Working (Clue:  nobody is accepting your offers) […]

According to an article in a recent issue of Talent Management Magazine, Millennials’ craving for mentoring is high. However, they do not want the traditional kind of mentoring. Therefore, many organizations are missing the mark in building mentoring programs. Many school systems are now attempting to provide work-ready graduates by providing mentoring and internship programs. […]