Category Archives: Talent Assessment

How Much Do Performance Reviews Actually Cost and Are They Really Worth It?

  Here is a simple way to estimate the cost of your performance appraisal process: Let’s assume the average manager earns $50 per hour (including benefits) and spends an average three hours per review (including gathering feedback, preparing documents, and holding … Continue reading

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Performance: It Is About More Than Operational Metrics

Establishing effective operational metrics may be the first step to improved performance, but unless you’re also gauging managers’ and employees’ interpersonal performance, you’re managing with an incomplete picture. Continue reading

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The Likeability Question: Assessing Talent for Hiring Decisions

By prioritizing likeability, companies can ensure that new hires onboard seamlessly into the organizational culture, engage effectively with established teams, and ultimately succeed in the company. Continue reading

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Growth and Development Opportunities and Employee Engagement

it is possible to achieve high scores on perceived growth and development opportunities throughout the economic downturn. The key is to maintain opportunities for simple promotions and growth within the company and communicate them regularly, even if they’re small. Continue reading

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A Clear Picture: 360-Degree Feedback Group Profile

360 surveys spot leaders who are top performers as opposed to only identifying individuals that need development. When you only identify the weak spots, it’s a blurry picture. Using a group profile to evaluate scores from individual 360-degree feedback surveys helps identify the leadership teams’ strongest competencies and creates a clearer picture. Continue reading

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360-Degree Feedback for Effective Succession Planning

The best succession planning and development processes use multiple assessments, including a customized 360-degree assessment, paired with quality coaching and action plans to ensure the right people are promoted.

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360-Degree Feedback Uses

Most people understand that 360 feedback increases self-awareness and is a great tool for leadership development. But there are many other uses that are less common and very effective. Continue reading

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