Hiring Superstars: Using Assessments to Put the Right Person in Every Job

2017 Talent Management Conference & Exposition
Workplace Application: This session will show you how to use assessments and related technologies to hire more top-performing employees who fit your organization’s culture.

Quality candidates are becoming harder to find, and the cost of hiring mistakes is increasing. Fortunately, using an appropriate assessment can help. This session will show you how to use assessments and other technologies to get an edge in your hiring by identifying the exact skills, thinking patterns, behaviors, motivations and other factors that will make someone a top performer in your organization. You will find out how to use assessments to identify candidates who have the characteristics that your organization seeks. This session will help you:

·         Understand how to use profiles, surveys and assessments to help acquire and retain a high-performing workforce.

·         Evaluate the suitability of different types of hiring assessments for different purposes and be able to select from the many
           different products available in the marketplace.

·         Use technology to enhance the interview process and uncover hidden candidate weaknesses so these factors are included
           in your decision-making process.

·         Know if an assessment is valid and reliable—and understand why this is important under EEOC regulations.

·         Avoid the five most common pitfalls of using assessments and take advantage of the five biggest benefits.

Date(s) & Time(s): 
Monday, April 24, 2017 - 10:45am to 12:00pm
Presenter: 

Paul Endress

Paul
Endress
Paul Endress is an ex-computer programmer and software company founder who is recognized as a true expert in the science and strategy of effective workplace communication.
 
An inspiring speaker, his step by step strategies and frameworks are based upon a decade of research and have helped tens of thousands HR professionals, individuals, and business executives overcome challenges and become better communicators.
 
Paul is the author of Communication Styles 2.0 and he has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, and dozens of other leading business publications.
 
Location: 
Columbus EF, East Tower, Ballroom Level
Amount of Credit: 
1.25
Credit Type: 
SHRM PDCs
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
HR Expertise
Critical Evaluation
Intended Audience: 
Mid-Level
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