Monday, May 23, 2011

How Does the Right Employee Stand Out?

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The best employee may not even get noticed for a long time. When running a big company, there are those employees that are your diamonds in the rough. The funny thing is, they can be hidden under a manager or supervisor that doesn't recognize what they have. The trend toward the psychometric test is one of the ways to identify the people who will work for you and recognize their potential sooner than later. The worst case scenario can be that the employee leaves before they get their chance to shine. The nuances of management has many pitfalls, the smart way to navigate is to increase the information you have to work with, and make your decisions clearer.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Creating a Positive Outcome

Filling a position in your company gives you a unique opportunity to create the best outcome possible. As most employers may feel that they are good judges of character, the statistics show that is generally not the case. The resume is a small glimpse into the potential of an employee but it is never the full picture. That is why the proven results start with pre-employment qualification using a psychometric test. The results of which will measure the suitability metrics of potential employee. The traits can be quantified and a scoring system can identify which candidate is the most suited based on those traits. The results may be very eye opening. The typical choice in the past may be clearly the wrong choice when you reveal a fuller picture. The investment of such a test is proven to pay for itself many times over by investing time and training into the best person for the job. The reality is it can even be the difference between success and failure. In a business climate like we have today every little edge must be utilized. Planning ahead and being thorough is essential to doing good business.