I’ve been using AI, specifically Jasper and ChatGPT, to help with writing projects and to dive deeper into interview questions related to Winslow and DISC assessment results for a couple of years. Although I started using it a bit hesitantly,…
Before we jump into how hiring assessments can be an asset to your hiring process, it’s worth reflecting on the why. Hiring assessments are tools used to evaluate candidates in areas like skills, behavioral traits, critical thinking, and cultural fit….
Years ago, I stumbled upon an intriguing article in Entrepreneur titled The Personality Trait That Most Often Predicts Success. As someone who has used the Winslow assessment for years, I was eager to discover which trait emerged as the strongest…
After recently sitting in on a webinar covering hiring “best practices,” I’d like to share with you (as a reminder) the key elements of the hiring process, which will lead to you making successful hiring decisions. Most important, and coming…
While on a walk a few weeks ago I noticed this sign in a shop window, and it sparked an important insight I want to share with you. When hiring, a person’s level of Contentment is frequently underestimated but make…
Over the past 20+ years, I’ve assessed a lot of people and I can guarantee that behavioral assessments are extremely useful tools for understanding yourself, your potential hires, or your teams better. Behavioral assessments provide insight into how people think,…
I cannot stress enough the importance of creating consistency in your hiring process. Consistency provides you with the same selection criteria and reference points for making decisions and, most important, it plays a part in keeping your hiring process legally…
Never forget: You are the gatekeeper and, as such, when choosing who you bring into your company, it’s important to: Assess candidates – behaviors & skills. Ask the RIGHT interview questions. (Behavioral assessment feedback helps with this.) Listen carefully to…
How do you help a new or current employee gain the most from the feedback they’ve received via the Winslow Assessment (or whatever assessment you use), and your coaching? Answer: Always schedule a one-on-one session with each individual to review…
Your hiring process should look something like the photo to the left, with two additional steps – assessment before the interview (to provide feedback to deepen your interview), and reference checks between the interview and offer. Hiring decisions should take…