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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – Changes to some tests
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – DISCONTINUED TESTS – Things are always changing in the testing industry and products come, go and get updated; sometimes without warning.
Ethics & Character Are Critical Competencies That Employers Can’t Afford To Overlook
If ever there was a time to be talking about character and ethics then it’s now in the wake of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. That event, and the entirety of Trump’s presidency, have illustrated why integrity and character are more than just nice-to-have’s. Trustworthiness is critical to every level of human interaction whether be it in marriage, in business dealings or when you loan the family car to your teenager.
Who Is Replacing Your Aging Workforce?
Ten thousand Baby Boomers turn 65 every day—a trend that began in 2011 and will continue until 2030. [i] This year almost 25% of workers in Canada will be 55 years or older and the same statistic will hold true for the USA by 2024. [ii] In 2030 – only 11 years from...
Workplace Stress Is Pervasive, Deadly, And Getting Worse
80% of workers feel stress on the job and nearly half say they need help in learning how to manage stress. The other 20% is lucky because apparently everyone else is suffering; both at the individual and the corporate level.
Does Personality Change Over Time Or Remain Constant From Birth?
Personality does change over time (a long time) and it’s a significant although small change over one’s lifetime. What the researchers found was that as we mature, so do our personalities. Specifically, people tend to ‘peak’ in middle age but at a level not high enough to infer a complete lack of change in personality traits. This means that personality has a stable component across the life span, both at the trait level and at the profile level, and that personality is also malleable, and people mature as they age.
(Un)Employment In The Time of Covid – or What Do I Do Now??
There are over 1 million Canadians out of work due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It's an unsettling time and no one knows what's coming next or when things will return to normal. "Normal" may be a long time coming for some of us and unfortunately, for some people, they...
Self-Assess Your Emotional Resilience In The Face of Adversity With The FREE Pandemic Resilience Test
This is an uncertain time and it has put great deal of stress on everyone, particularly those who are without an income, and those who have friends or family who’ve contracted Covid-19. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and to become weighed down with worry about the future.
Some people cope well with adversity and others are less hardy. Even those who cope well sometimes need additional support or to be reminded that they do have some control over their lives and that there are things they can do to reduce their anxiety. For some, the Pandemic Resilience Test can help them clarify their need for outside or professional mental health support.
Job seekers can’t relate with employer hiring woes – Companies having a tough time finding talent must invest more in workers, say applicants
Jan 28, 2020 by James Jackson Waterloo Region Record WATERLOO REGION — When Patrick Desaulniers hears employers in Waterloo Region and Wellington County are having a tough time finding the right employees, he gets a little annoyed. The 37-year-old Guelph resident...
The Myth of The Poor Millennial Work Ethic: The Reality and What You Can Do About It.
There are 75 million Millennials in the USA (the generation born between 1980 and 2000). The youngest ones are just turning 20 this year and the oldest are now 40. They also make up 32% of the global population and represent 250 million people. If you have employees, then Millennials already are, or soon will be, a part of your workforce.
Why ‘Know-It-All’s’ Are Missing Out
There are hundreds of skills, aptitude and personality assessments on the market for good reason – because they work! If you’re not using any when hiring or promoting people then you should probably be wondering if you’re missing out on something good (because you probably are).
Steve Is A Jerk! (And Everyone Knows It But Him.)
Assessments are for more than just pre-screening applicants or testing for MS Word proficiency.
Is Your Customer Service Actually Your Customers’ Biggest Problem?
Deliver crappy customer service at your own peril!
Turnover, Conflict and Bullies! Oh My!
(The trends may change but the basics remain the same.)
The Worst Excuse In Business
“I’m sorry but I’ve been really busy” is the most commonly heard excuse in business these days.
Why Is Everyone So #$@&%*! Rude These Days?
How rudeness is costing us more than we think.
Setting The Limits of Responsibility
Understanding why job descriptions are important to organizational effectiveness and smooth functioning.
Toxic Employee Series (#2)
Part 2: What kinds of bad apples are in your bunch?
Toxic Employee Series (#1)
Part 1: What kinds of bad apples are in your bunch?
Where Are All The Good Salespeople?
Use screening tests to identify sales talent.
Dude! Don’t Dis’ The Customers!!
The importance of providing great customer service
You’re Dishonest (And So Is Everyone Else)
Dishonesty in the workplace can be minimized through better hiring practices.
Toxic Workers The Expensive Hidden Menace Who Are Costing You More Than You Think!
Bad hires can cost you $50,000 per toxic worker hired.
Poor ‘fit’ causes far too many terminations/resignations – How do we fix this?
Do your applicants really fit into your organization or not? Do you know?
Thieves Are Everywhere! (And You’ve Probably Already Hired One)
Pre-screening for honesty can save you a lot of grief.
Congratulations, You’re Fired!
The consequences of public foolishness in the internet age.
Why Attitude Matters As Much (Or More) Than Skills!
If you aren’t testing your applicants, you’re running the risk of hiring problems instead.
Screening Assessments And Employee Confidentiality – A Word To Employers
Confidential information should always be handled carefully. Every effort should always be made to keep private, personal information confidential. People expect that the details of their medical history, personal finances, employment history, salaries and etc. are...
We Don’t Hire Child Molesters! (We Think)
A case for the use of pre-screening tests.
Are Your Employees ‘Really’ Honest? Do You ‘Really’ Know For Sure?
How do you know if your applicants are really trustworthy, honest people?
Are Your Leaders Ready For What’s Coming?
Trending new realities in organizational leadership.
10 Things To Look For In A “Good” Survey
10 Things To Look For In A “Good” Survey
What is Workplace Bullying and How Does it Affect People?
Workplace Bullying/Academic Mobbing & What To Do About It
Your Turnover Problems Are About To Get Much Worse
A recent international study found that global turnover rates are on the rise and will become a serious problem for employers over the next five years.
How To Survive Workplace Bullying
What Is Workplace Bullying? Workplace bullying is like bullying on the playground except that it occurs in the workplace. It usually involves verbal comments and incidents that are intended to hurt, harass, isolate, intimidate, or humiliate a person. It is not new but...
Generation Jobless And The Advantages For Employers
How savvy employers can take advantage of Canada’s surplus graduates.
Is Your Camp Ready For A Lawsuit?
How to hire better counselors and avoid potential problems.
16% of First-Year Students Drop Out of University
How To Keep Your Child From Being One of Them!
Survey Indicates That Qualified Talent Is Increasingly Difficult To Find
Finding good employees is getting harder. Testing applicants helps employers make better decisions.
Why Pre-Screening Employees Is Important
Pre-screening applicants can reveal important information about candidates that nothing else can tell you.
Want better employees? Ask better questions in job interviews . (And TEST them!)
How to hire better, more skilled and more reliable employees.