Smart Hiring 15 Trait Test is a multi-dimensional personality assessment tool and can be administered and scored online, bringing in a huge number of advantages. It has been shaped to the structures of traits that basic research in Psychology has... »
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A poem by Andrew D. Carson distilling the management book Good to Great by Jim Collins.
Here is a poem by Andrew D. Carson distilling the management book Good to Great by Jim Collins. Good Is the Enemy of Great Good is the enemy of great, And much that is fair may rob of more For easy satisfaction tempts us all, And snares us in its facile comfort. First, save us from the proud leader, Who chest thumps and pens... »
Association of Test Publishers annual conference February 22-25
The Association of Test Publishers (ATP)'s, a non-profit organization representing providers of tests and assessment tools, has its annual conference on February 22-25 in Palm Springs, CA and if you have even a passing interest in personnel assessment, you owe it to yourself to check it out. There's a lot more happening there as they have tracks for education, clinical,... »
Movies for Hiring and Retaining
More and More companies are using movies for training, retaining and hiring. While Smart Hiring recently made a Induction training movie for Hilton in India we are also in dialog with companies that are toying with ideas of sending movies to prospective employees to ensure that they do not hire a misfit. US Based Lindblad Expeditions, a 500-employee adventure cruise company, sends job... »
Smart Hiring Pages on FaceBook
Yes we did it! We created a brand new Smart Hiring FaceBook page.So if you’re a FaceBook addict too, like all of us here at Smart Hiring, please join us and become fan. or click here to reach us on Facebook:... »
Fool vs. Jerk: Whom Would You Hire?
As an hiring manager lot of time you are faced with a dilemma that of selecting a lovable fool or the competent jerk? Here is a great Harvard Business Review excerpt that suggests that the decision is complicated. By HBS professor Tiziana Casciaro and Duke University’s Miguel Sousa Lobo. Click at the below link to read the article. Fool vs. Jerk: Whom... »
Best Wishes
Like every year we received plenty of cards - more than 90 percent were received via email - and this is the best creative e-card we receiced this holiday season. Sent by a very creative advertising team you can visit them at itsaugust.com. Most Creative E-Card Smart Hiring Received This... »
Advantages of Psychometric Testing
The use of psychometric testing in employment pre-hiring screening is becoming more popular due to the fact that psychometric testing offers true and valid results to employers. In fact, almost 90% of employers use some form of psychometric testing in their hiring practices. From football teams to international banks are using tests to hire, performance appraisal and training need analysis.... »
Smart Hiring Wishes Everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
During these festive occasions, Of Christmas and New Year May you be blessed With the spirit of the season, which is peace, The gladness of the season, which is hope, And the heart of the season, which is... »