Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Job Applicants Fake Personality Tests to Fit In
Research finds that job applicants fake personality assessments by trying to tailor their responses to match the organizational culture already in place.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Practice Tests Can Improve Employee Selection
Practice employment tests can help increase the flow of qualified applicants while reducing costs, applicant frustration, and adverse impact.
Organizational Leaders Face Unique Moral Dilemmas
What are the seven moral dilemmas faced by high-level leaders? How can organizations better position their leaders to face them?
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Can Creative Employees Avoid Unethical Behavior?
Employees are less likely to engage in unethical behavior when they are creative and see morality as central to their identity.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Hiring Internally Versus Externally: Is the Verdict In?
Researchers demonstrate advantages to hiring internal applicants versus external applicants when filling job openings.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Being Yourself on Job Interviews Provides a Competitive Advantage
Researchers demonstrate that being yourself, or self-verification, can provide an edge to otherwise qualified candidates.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Brief Exposure to Workplace Rudeness Can Hurt Job Performance
Researchers discover that early-morning exposure to workplace rudeness can hurt work performance throughout the day.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
The Best Strategies for Getting Hired With a Criminal Record
Research shows that job applicants with criminal records can increase potential job offers through apologies or justification, while avoiding excuses.
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How Length of Selection Assessments Relates to Retaining Applicants
New research shows that organizations should aim for valid applicant assessments and not worry about their length.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
The Way Disabilities Are Disclosed May Affect Employment Decisions
People with disabilities are often harmfully stereotyped, making it difficult for them to be hired.