Did you know that 1 in 50 people have tested positive to drugs while on the job?
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How angry we feel when these things happen however, can depend on the aspects of the office environment. New research shows that office artwork, design and décor can affect whether a particular event makes us feel angry.
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Some individuals routinely suffer more injuries than others, and some organisations are more unsafe than others.
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Steven Dahl, Director, Onetest explains how, through utilising technology and psychology to perform the initial screening and shortlisting process, recruiters and hiring managers can invest more of their time with the best applicants.
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Cherie Curtis, Head of Psychology at Onetest debunks the top 5 myths around psychometric testing and sets the record straight on why they have a well earned place in best practice recruitment processes.
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For HR professionals, the change in the economy means that the ability to build and present a strong business case for investing in new HR initiatives will become a business critical skill set.
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Many organisations have faced confronting decisions and business realities over the past year. However, with preliminary financial forecasts of returning stability, most are now future focused; striving towards a more positive outcome, and in most cases, thinking the worst is behind them. This may not necessarily be the case.
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Are you collecting and storing information on every applicant that applies for a position with your organisation? If the answer is no, chances are you’re spending more money than you need to on recruitment advertising and taking longer to fill vacancies.
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If anyone thought the war for talent was over – think again. While the challenges confronting employers may have changed; the war is still simmering away and recruiting the best candidate for the role and the organisation is still the ultimate goal.
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In the 2009 Onetest Employee Opinion Survey, almost 40% of respondents said they would consider taking a sick day when they weren’t really sick. “Sickies” cost Australian businesses close to two billion dollars each year.
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Many organisations are currently running on leaner teams and expecting more and more out of existing team members. As a result, every employee is critical to the overall business success and the importance of recruiting or retaining high performers is paramount.
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High levels of emotional intelligence (EI) give leaders an advantage. Specifically, EI can assist leaders to solve problems, to inspire others, and to consult and listen to others.
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Are your people really committed to the organisation or are they only there because there is nothing better to go to?
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Love and sex in the workplace can easily lead to problems such as performance issues, accusations of favouritism, blackmailing, bullying and sexual harassment. Despite these risks, workplace romance is relatively common.
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Understanding how co-workers respond to poor performers within the team is an important part of the performance management process.
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On the surface they appear charming, confident and personable and are often well-liked and admired. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find a web of deceit, manipulation and lies. Beware – the corporate psychopath.
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Studies show that between 25% and 40% of first-time managers will under-perform. These managers are often bright and capable individuals who fail to understand that becoming a manager means changing more than just their salary and title.
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Job interviews often present applicants with a dilemma: Tell the truth and give a bad impression or lie and give a good impression. This article will explore some of the psychology behind deception in job interviews and provide some practical tips for interviewers.
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