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Shining a Light on the Unknown
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors discovered an innovation that changed the course of history—fire. Not only did fire allow people to cook their food (rendering asparagus slightly more palatable), it enabled humans to dispel the darkness and identify threats lurking in the shadows. Fire led to security. And from a place of security, humanity thrived. Although humans no longer rely solely ...
Top Four Reasons Why Good Employees Quit & How to Fix Those Leaks
When you approach the task of fixing a leaky pipe, you first need to know where the leak originates and what’s causing it. Understanding the core of the issue allows you to take definitive action towards correcting it. Skip the investigative phase, disregard the root of the problem, and you’ll be running around as your house fills with water. No ...
What CEOs Can Do to Rethink Their Talent Strategy
According to a recent survey, CEOs on a worldwide scale cited attracting and retaining talent as their top concern. 93% of CEOs report they either recognize the need to change or have taken steps to modify their strategies for attracting and retaining talent. While CEOs are aware of global challenges inherent to the changing talent landscape, they often feel unsure about ...
Employer/Employee Breakups are the Worst
How Having a Talent Management Strategy Helps Avoid Them “I’m so sorry, but it’s just not working out.” Those breakup words are nothing anyone wants to hear in their dating lives. But, in a professional setting, they can be equally—and in some cases more—concerning and frustrating. Each time an organization drops this phrase in a discussion with one of its ...
Creating a Scalable Plan for Talent Selection & Development
A Texas-based credit union turned to the PXT Select™ to create a workforce that grows with its membership. Behavioral interviewing skills help leaders improve decision making. You and other managers who interview will benefit from this technique. Invite them. Bring a wi-fi device to access the internet and Kirk Young will show you how to structure a behavioral interview for any job ...
Why the Pre-Hire Process is Really About Planning
Think about the last time you ventured out to find a new job. Did you come across postings that seemed as though they were written a decade ago? You know what we’re talking about, right? It’s not that the job descriptions are entirely out of date, though sometimes they are. It’s more that what was once an emerging skillset is ...
Don’t let skilled interviewers fool you. Assess for job fit.
The PXT Select™ Comprehensive Selection Report helps you make smarter hiring decisions with confidence. This is the primary report used for candidate selection. Providing a thorough view of candidate data, the report focuses on Candidate Fit, Performance Model, and Interview Questions. These three areas equip you with data to determine if a candidate is a good fit for the job. ...
Don’t Be Fooled: Interview for Leadership Strengths & Challenges
"Not everyone is cut out to lead. Assess for leadership strengths." The new PXT Select™ Leadership Report gives unique insights into the approach each person naturally brings to different leadership capabilities. It gives you powerful details on how a person leads. You will want it for deep interviews and coaching. That gives our clients 13 different reports, at no extra ...