On a conference call with executives, I once again heard a complaint that’s become far too familiar: “The candidate had a great resume and passed all the interviews and tests, […]
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Goldilocks Chooses a Consulting Firm | Gary Dumais | Select Human Resources
This article is most helpful to anyone seeking to hire a consultant or consulting firm to provide psychological assessments for employee selection, promotion, and development. Like the children’s story, “Goldilocks […]
How to Give Negative Feedback | Gary Dumais | Select Human Resources
What’s the most important thing to keep in mind when giving negative feedback? Well, to fully experience and understand the tip I’m about to share with you, I invite you […]
The Medium is the Message
Surprisingly, the most important part of communication is NOT what you say or write. For example, imagine you’re walking down a busy city street and see a disheveled man holding […]
Recruiters vs. Business Psychologists
When I tell people I’m a Business Psychologist that helps companies choose the right people for key roles, many respond with, “Oh, you’re a Recruiter”. Recruiters can play an important […]
The Costs of Bad Hires; getting senior leadership to take action
What’s a company’s greatest expense? Many might guess it’s the cost of producing products, research and development, or marketing and advertising. However, for most companies, their greatest expense by far […]