Psychometric tests and questionnaires are a useful way of finding out what people are like. They are obviously not the only way of doing this as everyday we make “assessments” about those we meet. However, human judgement is not always accurate and so psychometrics provide an objective way of adding to what we know. This is particularly important in high stakes situations like hiring new employees. … read more

Heather Myers, Ph.D., shares three steps to mitigate the impact of layoffs on remaining employees for part three of five in our surviving layoffs series. … read more

Career got a new look? Recent years have brought a rise of the term “gig economy.” Along with that discussion, we’ve seen increasing numbers of workers reimagining the career arc. Recent estimates indicate that 43% of American workers partake in freelance work arrangements to provide some or all of their income. Moreover, the concept is evaluated with interest even among those who don’t practice it, with 9 out of 10 US workers reporting that they would consider taking on freelance work. … read more

Thinking about how much has changed in nearly six months, it’s important to remind ourselves that not all of the change is bad. Many organizations are realizing the benefits of remote work for their employees, such as increased productivity and decreased turnover. Having said that, some businesses are still struggling with telework. We’re here to help. … read more

Heather Myers, Ph.D., continues our five-part video series on how companies should support employees surviving layoffs by diving into the negative effects and their impact on them. … read more