Big data's moment has arrived, and it's already redefining business processes, overhauling decision-making, and making prognostications for the future in hiring. Although big data promises to give recruiters newer and better tools to find the right applicants, it could also trigger new ethical questions. Big data can be "the great equalizer" Continue Reading...
Criterion Validity and Pre-Employment Testing
Skill and ability tests should accurately reflect a business’s needs and the critical duties required on the job. Ensuring that this is the case is known as test validation. There are many reasons employers should make a point only to administer tests specifically validated for positions in their organization. Doing so ensures that Continue Reading...
Why Businesses Should Keep Using Online Pre-Employment Testing Long After COVID-19
When the COVID-19 pandemic began (and changed life as we knew it), the economic impacts were unprecedented. While many businesses struggled, others faced increased demand and had to adapt their processes and operations to meet the moment. Part of that shift involved hiring processes, as more business often meant the need for more Continue Reading...
How Proctored and Online Pre-Employment Tests Can Coexist
Due to so many companies going remote in the wake of COVID-19, countless businesses are using technology in the hiring process to screen applicants from a distance. Some are integrating online pre-employment testing into their hiring processes — rather than traditional proctored testing — to keep everyone safe Continue Reading...
How Reducing Time to Hire Can Help You Attract Top Talent
On average, it takes employers 36 days to fill an open position. A time window this long is problematic — it’s costly to businesses and can cause HR and recruitment professionals to miss out on great candidates. As a result, reducing time to hire is crucial for employers and recruiters alike. While employers fill positions based on Continue Reading...
