02/11/14
The Aberdeen Group recently reported that Best-in-Class organizations are 69% more likely to be using assessments, post-hire. These organizations understand that the best results rarely, if ever, occur in isolation. A “silo mentality” and/or individuals with inflated egos can prove quite counterproductive when collaborating. Carr’s assessments accurately identify key markers for team success as well […]
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Choosing a career is perhaps one of the most involved, important decisions people make. It takes place over many years, beginning with the educational choices one makes, progressing through their employment experiences, and ending with retirement. For many this is unfortunately a very non-linear, trial-by-error process. In a recent survey, if given the chance 50% […]
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The U.S. Department of Labor indicates that only half of all new employees stay in their jobs more than six months. While some are promoted, the majority either quit or are fired. Moreover, the costs of a new hire at the $20,000 level is, on average, $40,000 when wasted salary, benefits, severance pay, headhunter fees, […]
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 30% of business failures are due to poor hiring decisions. Getting the right people is thus critical for both short-term success and sustained growth. Carr’s well-proven, client customized, selection model and competency based method of employee selection significantly reduces hiring mistakes and, in doing so, helps prevent companies […]
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In a recent survey of 495 human resource managers conducted by The Society for Human Research Management, 71% of respondents noted that the “tests can be useful in predicting job related behavior or ‘fit’ with a company’s culture.” Oftentimes, little is gained if a person is simply good at his or her job, but does […]
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