Employee Engagement & Retention

Three office workers at a desk, with one female hitting their forehead in disappointment.
by Chris Apps 7 October 2025
CEO’s controversial behaviour highlight how recruitment failures in leadership damage workplace culture. Psychometric testing can help prevent these costly mistakes.
Women on column
by Chris Apps 29 September 2025
Discover why honesty-humility is a game-changer in recruitment. Learn how HEXACO personality testing and behavioural interview questions can predict ethical leadership and workplace success.
A coastal village on the Mediterranean
by Chris Apps 16 September 2025
Discover the true cost of a mis-hire and how evidence-based recruitment and psychometric testing reduce hiring risks, improve productivity, and boost retention.
Office worker flicking paper and not working
by Chris Apps 13 February 2025
When it comes to hiring the right person for the role and organisation, making data-driven decisions is critical. With research confirming its effectiveness, psychometric testing for recruitment is an essential strategy for companies looking to build high-performing teams.
Woman working from home and waving at people having a video conference.
by Chris Apps 26 June 2024
Treat people as individuals in an autonomous supportive environment that values mastery and meaningful working relationships. Then use WFH and a hybrid model as a working condition to help improve the morale and motivation of your staff.
A diverse group of business people in a high performing team
by Chris Apps 12 June 2024
If you get your People & Culture policy settings correct, your employees can flourish and thrive at work and enjoy long and meaningful careers within your organisation.
Two people at work and one is giving feedback to the other.
by Chris Apps 6 February 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 5 December 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.
Open laptop on desk doing a pre-employment test
by Chris Apps 18 October 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.
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