by Joanie Connell | Oct 4, 2021 | Blog, Leadership
It is hard to hire a good technical employee, such as a software developer, engineer, or scientist, because they need to have both technical skills and the ability to work well with others. Technical leaders tend to be good at assessing technical skills but...
by Joanie Connell | Feb 18, 2020 | Blog
Should I use a personality test for hiring? Are personality tests legal for hiring? What are the pros and cons of using personality tests in hiring? Many people are skeptical about using personality tests for hiring—and they should be. But not for the reasons you...
by Joanie Connell | Dec 4, 2019 | Assessment, Blog, Employee Engagement and Retention, Leadership
How likely are you to lose your key employees? According to Gallup, only one-third of U.S. employees are engaged in their work and workplace. And only about one in five say their performance is managed in a way that motivates them to do outstanding work. What’s worse,...
by Joanie Connell | Sep 3, 2019 | Assessment, Blog
I continue to get complaints about how the Millennials are not responsible employees who can be counted on to show up to work and act professionally. I hear things like: He asked for a day off the first week She showed up in shorts that were so short her bottom...
by Joanie Connell | May 23, 2017 | Blog, Leadership
What does a bad hire cost you? Research shows a bad hire can cost your company at least 30% of their salary, but there’s more than just money at stake. Your personal success is on the line too. Ask yourself the following questions: Are you working too many hours...
