One of the most effective ways for hiring managers and recruiters to determine if a job applicant possesses the skills needed to be successful in a specific position is to conduct a competency-based interview (CBI). Also known as behavioral interviews, this approach requires the interviewer to determine the skills required in a role and then…

On March 8th, we celebrated International Women’s Day—a day set aside to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias, and take action for equality. While we have made great strides in placing women in leadership positions, they still experience challenges that men don’t while attempting to advance their careers in companies, on boards, and in…

If there’s one thing that leaders don’t want their workplace culture to be considered, the word “toxic” is arguably the first term that comes to mind. Toxicity can cause high performers to underachieve, exceptional employees to explore new opportunities, company morale to deflate, and overall business performance to suffer. Although the COVID-19 pandemic enabled millions…

Leaders are the backbone of any successful business. They have a number of talents that range from influencing to managing people, and they know how best to motivate workers while maintaining the morale of everyone involved in the organization’s success. Soft skills versus hard skills Most job descriptions require a combination of hard and soft…

Many HR executives often focus on hiring the right candidate to join their organization. But have you ever considered how much it would cost if you chose to hire the wrong talent for an open role? What is the downside of bringing on an individual in an executive position who doesn’t quite fit within your…

As the pandemic slowly becomes a thing of the past, in-demand talent may feel compelled to make a career jump. According to a report from SHRM, more than half of survey respondents from a recent North American poll have considered changing careers before the end of the year. Whether resources are burnt out, seeking a…