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Implicit bias negatively impact the hiring process

Dr. Markus Nini

Implicit bias: How to identify and to minimize bias in the hiring process

Humans are influenced by implicit biases in their day-to-day behavior. Particularly when it comes to the hiring process in organizations, implicit bias can play a strong role in deciding who to interview, who to hire and who to fire. This strongly influences organizational outcomes.

Evidence-based HR, Implicit bias, Hiring process

Competency-Based Hiring rely on competency frameworks developed by an organization and can be used in selection and assessment processes

Dr. Annette Towler

Competencies and competency models: What is it and how professionals can benefit from competency frameworks

This CQ Dossier describes the foundation of competencies and competency models and how they can be used by professionals.

Evidence-based HR, Employee selection, Competency

Proper selection methods support organizations to hire top talent and gain a competitive advantage

Dr. Annette Towler

Challenging Myths about Selection and Recruitment. Which selection methods do really make a difference?

Many organizations use selection methods that are not valid based on myths surrounding selection and recruitment. This CQ Dossier describes and challenges those myths and provides an overview of different selection approaches and their effectiveness to predict job performance.

Evidence-based HR, Employee selection, Cognitive ability, Personality

Structured interviews are a cost effective selection method to predict job performance

Dr. Annette Towler

Structured interviews as selection method to predict job performance

This CQ Dossier describes how organizations can utilize structured interviews to attract and retain talented personnel. In particular, it focuses on general cognitive ability (IQ) and how HR professionals can utilize situational structured interviews to assess those competencies that are reflective of an applicant’s IQ.

Evidence-based HR, Employee selection, Cognitive ability

The modern world of work requires a different approach for decision making

What are the benefits of an evidence-based management approach in human resource practice? An Interview with Michael Vodianoi from ScienceforWork

High-quality decision-making matters. Evidence-based Management is an easy to apply approach that helps management practitioners to make better decisions. I got the chance to talk to Michael Vodianoi...

Critical thinking, Evidence-based HR, Evidence-based Management, Evidence-based practices

Do what is great: How to increase employee engagement with evidence-based management

Dr. Annette Towler

Employee engagement: Definition, benefits and evidence-based practices on how to improve your employees' engagement

This CQ Dossier defines employee engagement, describes the benefits of having employees who are highly engaged and provides recommendations on how to increase engagement.

Evidence-based HR, Employee engagement, Human Resource Development, Human capital

Developing Talent through Human Resource Development: What does evidence tell us?

Dr. Annette Towler

Developing talent through human resource development (HRD): What does the evidence tell us?

This CQ Dossier describes how organizations can develop talent through effective Human Resource Development (HRD) systems. It describes the three main stages of HRD including needs analysis, design and implementation of training, and evaluation of training.

Evidence-based HR, Human capital, Human Resource Development

Personality is an important concept that can be used in selection and assessment

Dr. Annette Towler

Personality as a predictor of job performance: How to measure personality and select the right employees

This CQ Dossier describes how organizations can use personality tests for selection and recruitment purposes. We focus on the Big Five Personality Model and describe the research that supports use of the Big Five for validation purposes with criteria.

Evidence-based HR, Personality, Job performance, Five Factor Model (FFM)

Evidence-based management provides guidance on strategic HR Manaement Frameworks

Dr. Annette Towler

Strategic Human Resource Management Framework for High Performance Organizations: What does the evidence tell us?

This CQ Dossier describes how organizations can gain a competitive advantage through human capital. It describes how investment in HRM practices can enable high performing organization.

Evidence-based HR, Human capital