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Ensuring Psychological Safety in Interviews

When you think about an interview, what comes to mind? You most likely think about a nerve-wracking process where you have to prove your worth. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Imagine a world where interviews are not only about assessing skills and qualifications but also about understanding the individual’s perspectives and ideas. That world is possible, and it starts with psychological safety. In this article, we’ll delve into how to ensure psychological safety in interviews.

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The Nexus Between Organizational Culture and Ethics

Organizational culture and ethics are two concepts that are closely intertwined, affecting one another in multiple ways. Organizational culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, behaviors, and customs that shape the environment and influence the actions of those within the organization. On the other hand, ethics refers to the principles and values guiding an individual or organization’s behavior and decision-making, determining what is considered right or wrong. Organizational culture sets the tone for ethical behavior and establishes a foundation for ethical decision-making.

How to Promote Company Culture

Part-Time and Temporary Workers Edition

Some may feel that companies should concentrate on their regular, full-time workforce and their cultural needs and be less concerned about the alignment of their part-time, seasonal, or temporary workforce. After all, those groups are not part of the main workforce and have less impact on the health of a company's culture…right? Well, no. You must engage these workers in a meaningful way on cultural issues, just as you do full-time teammates. Everyone in the company should be on the same page regarding company culture.

Culture Alignment Must-Haves in Your Next New Hire

We all want the perfect candidate…the one who checks all the boxes and is a perfect fit. But the reality is we face trade-offs…stronger soft skills at the expense of 10+ years of experience, or vice versa. Certain culture and values-focused traits transcend work experience or skills and become must-haves for every hire. While we all search for that elusive ‘ideal candidate,’ we offer up a few specific traits we think you should be looking for right now. While not exhaustive, this list hits on some broad themes that would help companies facing trying and challenging times ahead.

Developing a Cohesive Company Culture

A strong, cohesive culture is essential for any business. After all, your company's culture determines how your employees interact with each other and your customers. If you want your business to succeed, you must ensure that you have a strong, positive culture in place. Leadership plays a significant role in shaping company culture, but every employee also contributes to it. While the topic of creating a strong culture would consume far more time than we have here, these three summarized steps can help you get started on the journey to creating an intentional company culture in your organization.

A New Kind of Interview

Job seekers and hiring managers face the same challenge: a more effective and objective process that shortens the hiring process. Empirical-based assessments solve the problem for both parties. An ethical hiring process is objective, reduces unconscious bias, and eliminates discrimination. For the company, higher productivity, increased employee retention, and a reduction in costs associated with turnover are additional benefits of utilizing assessments during the hiring process. Pre-employment testing allows companies to screen, identify, and assess a candidate at a fraction of the cost of extended work trials. Still, they're only effective when using the right tool.

Three Key Attributes Veterans Bring to the Workplace

Can Quitters Prosper?

A new trend within the workforce has been deemed “quiet quitting,” the act that employees clock into work and actively strive to do the bare minimum regarding their task/performance. According to Gallup, after polling various organizations, half of US workers routinely bail on exceeding expectations by setting boundaries and committing to not working at specified times, they see fit. The trend has created a paradox within the workforce. Employees are not leaving the organization; however, they are staying and actively disengaging in certain areas of their work.

Forget Everything You’ve Ever Known about Hiring

Instead Focus on Culture

Tradition. A lot of people like it and it’s easy to get stuck on the same track doing what is familiar and comfortable. And many employers have fallen into that trap when it comes to hiring.

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