Resources
Articles and tips to help you achieve your recruitment goals.
Criterion Validity: How and Why To Measure It
Hiring is a guessing game. Almost 1 in 2 hires fail in the first 18 months and, if we're honest with ourselves, we don’t usually validate that what we’re looking for in new hires is what we should actually be looking for. Some basic KSAs (knowledge, skills, and...
Construct Validity: How to Measure It and Why It Matters
Imagine you’re about to shoot an arrow at a target. You’ve been boasting to your friends about how accurate a shot you are, and this is your opportunity to prove it to them. You shoot the arrow and it hits the centre of the target. You load up the next arrow, it hits...
Adverse Impact: What It Is and How You Can Minimise It
Creating a business that is both inclusive and diverse is essential in today’s world. It can improve business outcomes, profitability and create happier, more engaged workplaces. But while some hiring processes may appear to be inclusive on the surface, recruiters...
What is a Realistic Job Assessment and how does it work?
Did you know that even the slightest disconnect between a candidate's expectations and the reality of a job can lead to failed hires? Research shows that 48% of people have quit a job because the reality of it was different from how they imagined it would be in the...
Attrition Rate: What it Means and How To Calculate It
Confused between terms like attrition rate, turnover rate, and churn rate? Want to know how to calculate them and work out your actual attrition rate? Then this post is for you. We’ll teach you how to calculate it and show you why keeping a healthy attrition rate...
Job analysis: The ultimate guide to job analysis
Jobs are constantly evolving. Roles and responsibilities change in reaction to new technologies, externalities and cultural norms. And as the people in our organisations change, so do the jobs themselves. It’s easy to lose track of these changes, making it...