by Megan Bullard on March 4, 2010
Imagine experiencing one of the worst natural disasters in history and living to tell about it. Imagine the destruction and chaos that follows an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8. The people of Chile are desperately trying to regain control over the fallen regions of their nation, and while many would expect national unity in [...]
by Megan Bullard on February 25, 2010
Imagine this scenario. A star employee is hired. They walk in the door the first day with a stellar resume that boasts a wealth of professional experience. Their references gushed about their professionalism and capability to perform. The entire office is buzzing about the potential the new employee will bring to the company and the [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 19, 2010
All too often, an extensive and thorough search for a manager produces one stand-out candidate. This candidate has the right experience, solid qualifications, and a relevant work history, and he performs well during the interview process. He said the right things, put forward some great ideas and generally presented very well. He got the job.
Three [...]
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 December 23, 2009
Companies also need to research if they are to find a truly original employee.
Originality is a third element to consider when giving gifts this holiday season, which might require some research on your part. Companies also need to research if they are to find a truly original employee. Balance is the key to creating effective [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 23, 2009
Assessments can help you understand the deepest levels of a person in order to put them in the best position.
When buying gifts, you should always consider the recipient’s tastes. Favorite colors, hobbies and interests add weight to the decision-making process. Companies can look at a person’s preferences and personality traits to determine if they would [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 23, 2009
No one likes packages full of underwear and socks for Christmas because holiday gifts are supposed to reflect the individual’s preferences and personality, not her shoe size.
Picking the perfect holiday gifts for family and friends can be stressful. With so many stores, sales and selections it can be difficult to narrow down your search. When [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 22, 2009
In this clip from The Office, Michael is unwilling to cooperate with his new boss because he feels he is being micromanaged. This of course leads to more trouble, and it could have been avoided had Michael been given an assessment to determine his most productive work style.
Each employee has a work style that maximizes [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 22, 2009
Assessments can be used to chart who has been successful in each position, and what traits enabled them to excel.
A final benefit of using employee assessments during the pre-hire phase is the ability to create fact patterns. Assessments can be used to chart who has been successful in each position, and what traits enabled them [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 22, 2009
Job seekers range from recent college grads to experienced executives.
Despite wintry conditions, hiring freezes are expected to end early next year. The talent currently available to businesses is more diverse than it has been in decades. Job seekers range from recent college grads to experienced executives. With 10 percent of the country unemployed and seeking [...]