Categories : *Personality and Individual Differences
Using More Than Intelligence to Predict Success
Researchers find that certain personality characteristics are capable of predicting academic success – it’s not all about intelligence.
Categories : *Computers in Human Behavior
Online Avatars Used In Selection: Still Prone to Bias
Researchers find that online avatars used for employee selection can still lead to stereotypes or biased decision making.
Categories : *Perspectives on Psychological Science
The Link Between Curiosity and Success
Researchers find that curiosity is a capable predictor of academic achievement. What are the implications for organizations who seek to select the best job applicants?
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology1 Comment
How to Improve Personality Tests Used for Selection
Researchers compare two different methods of asking assessment questions. The findings can help organizations fine-tune their assessment methods, and ultimately their selection systems.
Categories : *Journal of Business and Psychology
Why It’s Easier to Find Adverse Impact in Large Organizations
Researchers demonstrate that one popular way for determining adverse impact is biased against larger organizations and may allow smaller organizations a free pass.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Personality Influences How Teams Respond to Conflict
Researchers consider how teams react to conflict in the workplace. The personality traits of openness to experience and emotional stability play important roles.
Categories : *Psychological Bulletin
The Effectiveness of Standardized Testing
Researchers evaluate many past studies and conclude that, as advertised, the GRE predicts academic success in graduate school.
Categories : *International Journal of Selection and Assessment
Fitting Selection Methods to Different Cultures
Over the past several years, researchers and human resource managers have become more interested in understanding applicant reactions to selection tools. Of course we still care about the reliability and validity of the selection tool, but we know that how an applicant reacts to the process could influence how fair
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Why the “Dark Triad” of Personality Matters in the Workplace
Researchers discover that Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy are related to negative workplace outcomes.
Categories : *Journal of Organizational Behavior
What Leads to Hiring Discrimination?
Research considers two different explanations of why certain groups of people are discriminated against during employee selection.