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by Chris Apps 15 Feb, 2024
Some people are very good at giving unsuccessful candidate the bad news; however, I think it is safe to assume that many people find it a real challenge.
Two people at work and one is giving feedback to the other.
by Chris Apps 06 Feb, 2024
Challenging conversations are difficult, but not impossible. There are many things you can do to prepare yourself and your employee.
A stack of wooden blocks with the words,
by Chris Apps 05 Dec, 2023
There are many reasons why people resign from their job, however, by far the main reason is due to the nature of the relationship between them and their direct line manager or leader.
The word
by Chris Apps 03 Nov, 2023
Employees who are detail-oriented are less likely to make mistakes that could potentially cause damage to your business or organisation. Grammatical, spelling, or mathematical errors, while seemingly minor, can cause internal confusion or harm a company’s reputation.
Open laptop on desk doing a pre-employment test
by Chris Apps 18 Oct, 2023
Pre-employment tests are not meant to remove the human aspect of the hiring process but rather to assist you in making more informed and intelligent hiring choices.
Women bored at work.
by Chris Apps 11 Oct, 2023
Many consider EQ more important in today's workplace, but is that really the case? In this article, we will delve into the definitions of IQ and EQ and explore their respective roles in predicting job performance.
Blue piggy bank
by Chris Apps 28 Sept, 2023
Recruiting the right candidate is a crucial business decision, and the cost of making a hiring mistake can be substantial. This is where psychometric testing can be a game-changer. It offers a cost-effective solution to minimise the risks associated with hiring mistakes.
Man a desk who appears to be looking away for some inspiration
by Chris Apps 04 Sept, 2023
If a job candidate is highly motivated to misrepresent themselves during the selection process then it is a challenge to ensure the reliability of the available data. That said, there are measures that can be put into place to counter this, such as the nature of the written and verbal instructions, but also the interpretation of the data in the context of the candidate's CV and the the role. A comprehensive selection process will identify a candidate who is determined to lie and misrepresent themselves.
Animated image of five-factor personality
by Chris Apps 01 Sept, 2023
The personality model supported by independent scientific research is the Five-Factor Model of Personality as measured by the NEO-PI-3. Thus, at Fermion we use the NEO-PI-3, or other profiles that are based on the five-factor model, such as the Employee Personality Profile from Criteria.
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