8 tips to avoid bias in selection
Bias in selection is something you want to avoid. Or the other way around: how do you set up as fair a selection process as possible? Fairness in the selection of new colleagues means preventing bias. Bias results from systematic errors in judgment in the selection process. These errors can lead to
How can our candidate prepare for an assessment?
When you prepare for an assessment, you go for the best result. Find out what an assessment consists of and how to prepare.
Can you select for integrity?
Integrity damage can be caused by anyone in any organization. But there is good news: solutions exist to reduce integrity damage. That’s what this blog is about.
7 differences between recruitment games and assessment games
What are the key differences between recruitment games and assessment games, and why is it important to understand those differences? Read more about the 7 differences.
Assessment games: 3 pitfalls you want to avoid
Creating and utilizing assessment games is more complex than it seems. In our view, there are three main pitfalls to consider.
To compete is to innovate! Can you identify the competence to innovate in applicants and employees?
How do you determine if a candidate can contribute to the innovation strength of your organization? In this blog, read how to select for behavioral competence innovation.
Global talent assessment: US anti-discrimination legislation shoots itself in the foot
Anti-discrimination legislation seems good and logical Thanks to anti-discrimination laws in the US and Australia, asking about an applicant’s country of origin is now off-limits for corporate recruiters. Gender and religion are also taboo. This is to prevent discriminatory selection based on origin, sex, and religion. That there is discrimination based on that data is […]
Talent assessment: when are Young Graduates too young?
We recently analyzed the assessment data of young graduates from our corporate clients at the meta level. The psychological profile of candidates, who advance to the final stage in selection, shows the following picture: The intellectual abilities of young graduates bring pace to the tent! Relative to the academic average, this group has much higher […]
Use of emotional intelligence tests in assessment anno 2017
Emotional intelligence was first mentioned in a 1990 scientific paper by Salovey and Mayer (source Wikipedia). The concept received limited attention until the release of Daniel Goleman’s sacred book in 1995. A hype was born.
Competency testing: how many competencies can I test at most while maintaining focus?
“What is the maximum number of competencies I can test?” One of the most common questions every assessment agency gets from its clients. The answer needs nuance. Read more in this blog.