February 7, 2019

Engaged, high-performing employees are the dream of every manager. Yet there’s always a wide range of employee performance from high to low—and everything in between.  If people perform essentially the same job, why does performance vary so much? When employees are measured against the same metrics, why do some excel while others lag behind? The...

January 15, 2019

HIRING AND TALENT ASSESSMENT   “If you think hiring professionals is expensive, try hiring amateurs.”—Anonymous   Sample a group of business leaders about the key to building a successful venture, and they will tell you it’s about surrounding yourself with the right people. From that point, however, there are a plethora of trails to explore,...

December 4, 2018

How to Recognize and Avoid Bias in the Hiring Process.   Imagine a scenario where a respected HR Manager is approached by an outside management consultant to discuss bias in their hiring process. This veteran leader is a little defensive because the HR team has a track record of being committed to professional strategies that...