by Megan Bullard on January 19, 2010
The state of the economy is unfortunate, but now more than ever companies have the opportunity to optimize their organizational talent. While cost-cutting may be inevitable; it’s important not to fall into some of the common traps that will put you at a disadvantage when the economy turns around.
The bottom line is that you need [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 19, 2010
Strategic workforce planning is a process that ensures that your business has the right people in the right jobs at the right time to achieve your expected results. This discipline helps organizations understand their current state, forecast talent gaps and take the necessary steps to close those gaps. It is a core business process that [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 19, 2010
Clients of Profiles International gain a competitive advantage by understanding their people at the deepest levels.
Profiles International develops employee assessments and talent management solutions to improve employee and manager performance and workforce productivity.
Clients of Profiles International gain a competitive advantage by understanding their people at the deepest levels. This includes how they think, natural tendencies, [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 8, 2010
When used in conjunction with assessments, interviewing becomes a more in-depth process that can reveal a person’s true outlook and work behaviors.
Interviewing is also an important step when selecting job candidates. When used in conjunction with assessments, interviewing becomes a more in-depth process that can reveal a person’s true outlook and work behaviors. Assessments provide [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 8, 2010
Background checks should not be regarded as intrusive, but rather as a safety net.
Background checks come in all shapes and sizes and can be customized to fit your company’s needs. Although a person’s history may not reflect his future, it does paint a picture of what the individual values. A person’s criminal, financial and educational [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 8, 2010
Just as prospectors used pans to separate the dirt from the gold, businesses must find a way to separate the standout applicants from those who are less qualified.
The gold rush of 1849 brought an estimated 300,000 people to California in search of wealth and prosperity. Prospectors and their families spent hours sifting through soil in [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 6, 2010
In this clip from The Office, there is a rumor circulating that a sex predator is on the loose and has been stalking the women of the office. Dwight, the super-hero wannabe, decides to take matters into his own hands to find and punish the supposed predator.
Although this clip is humorous, hiring people who are [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 5, 2010
Interviews often only allow interviewers to see how candidates act in formal settings; it is rare for a person’s true personality to show during a preliminary interview.
The final type of screening available is the personality test. Personalities within a workplace affect the productivity of teams as well as individuals. Some personalities are more difficult to [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 5, 2010
The information gathered from interviews is limited and can sometimes be skewed by the relationship between the interviewer and interviewee.
A second type of screening is a basic assessment of an individual’s work-related values. These assessments can provide valid insight into a person’s work ethic, reliability, integrity, propensity for substance abuse and attitudes toward theft. What [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 5, 2010
Background checks exist to corroborate the facts on a person’s resume.
An essential step in the screening process is the background check. Some companies feel uncomfortable using this tool because they feel it invades the privacy of their employees. In reality, however, a background check could prevent you from hiring someone with a dangerous history or [...]