Simplicity! That’s what everyone promises in our tech-driven world, isn’t it? But it turns out that simplicity can be complicated. Consider hiring assessments. There are lots of them on the market, and most are presented as being simple and easy. After all, what hiring manager or HR professional wants to jump through hoops to get answers or read pages and pages of dense information about job candidates when the position needs to be filled ASAP? Leaders need timely intel that supports good decisions so they can make the hire and move on to the next business challenge. But choosing the
It’s no secret that numerous aspects can affect your overall workplace performance. But there are factors that often get overlooked or ignored completely. We’re going to explain one of them—why it is important, and how you can utilize it to maximize your performance in the workplace. The first is something that psychologists call flow state. In this state, a person may be so involved in an activity that nothing else can distract them or shift their focus; the experience is so enjoyable or attention-grabbing that the person continues the task for the sheer sake of doing it. It is said
Performance appraisals are a useful and necessary tool for maintaining a prosperous workforce. Completing this process incorrectly, however, can be just as detrimental as not attempting one at all. It’s important to be aware of the common errors made during the performance appraisal process and how assessments can help so you can avoid falling victim to those same errors. Halo Effect/ Single Deficiency Bias An evaluator may be so focused on one positive characteristic or trait that they incorrectly judge a person’s performance to be higher than it actually is—this is called the halo effect. On the other hand,
People strategy is no longer a luxury; it is now a necessity. Cultivating a team that operates at peak performance is the easiest route to success—something we are all hungry for in this current environment. But forming and refining a perfect team isn’t always easy, and it certainly doesn’t happen overnight. Whether you are a seasoned professional in this regard or a first-timer in the management space, it’s never a bad time to refresh your familiarity with common performance development practices. If any of this resonates with you, you’ll be excited to know that the Greater Waco Chamber Workforce Resource
It’s no secret that the hiring process and the labor market overall have been drastically altered due to COVID-19. The question is, what changes can we expect to see sticking around post-pandemic? Fortunately, Harvard Graduate School of Education has been working on an answer to this through their Project on Workforce. Co-director of this project Peter Q. Blair, who is also part of the National Bureau of Economic Research, sheds some light on the potential post-pandemic workforce we could be seeing in the future: “Because of COVID-19, paying for college imposes a significant financial burden on most families. As more
Many Americans are now working from home full-time, while also juggling the task of looking after and even homeschooling their kids. This means less time for work and more distractions while trying to get work done. That’s why we have compiled a list of tips that can help you stay productive when working from home. Distraction is a huge work-from-home hurdle. It can take anywhere from 10 to 18 minutes to regain the same level of attention back that you had before getting distracted. Keep your workspace free of distractions to maximize productivity. The lack of regular facetime with coworkers
Did you know that cognitive ability and conscientiousness are the strongest predictors of future job performance? Or that one’s problem solving abilities are most strongly linked to success on the job? Luckily, more and more organizations are realizing this, leading the personality assessment industry to impressive growth. The effectiveness of personality assessments is even getting recognized and taken advantage of by Fortune 500 companies. It has become common practice to include assessments in the hiring process about as often as background checks are included. In fact, 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies are using a computer- or paper-based pre-employment assessment,
Hiring for any position in your organization can be stressful. Whether it’s a managerial role or entry level, adding a new employee to the team takes time, effort, and money. It’s necessary to know what type of employee you need so you can hire the right one the first time to make the hire worth that time, effort, and money. Naturally, there are certain requirements for different roles in any organization. But there’s more to add to your “ideal candidate” list than just the requirements of the job. Arguably the most important aspect of an employee, besides their ability to
A recent study by TowersWatson found that fewer than 21 percent of employees surveyed described themselves as “highly engaged.” This is 10 percent less than the figure from 2009. And 8 percent admitted to being fully disengaged. Having only 1/5 of your workforce engaged doesn’t make good odds for keeping your employees motivated. Entrepreneur.com states that employee engagement and motivation derive from 3 factors: Alignment of the employee with the goals and vision of the company Employees’ faith in the competence of management and their commitment to realize the goals and vision Trust in their direct supervisor that he or
When it comes to high-potential employees, or hi-pos, Harvard Business Review tells us that 1 in 4 believes he or she will be working for another employer within a year. It seems finding talented people is hard work but keeping them is even harder. Some components to be aware of if you are putting effort towards retaining your top employees are explained below. Flexibility – Remote working options, flexible hours, and PTO policies are replacing the traditional strict 9-to-5 workday. It’s no secret that flexible workers are happier and more productive, meaning not only a more positive impact on