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How To Avoid Hiring Impulsive, Troublemaking People
By Michael Mercer, Ph.d. · 11 years ago
A pre-employment personality test that assesses applicants’ dependability can help managers avoid hiring impulsive people. Why should you avoid hiring impulsive people? Because impulsive employees create trouble by doing harmful behaviors at work. They - ...
3 Steps To Hire The Best People for Your Training or Apprenticeship Program
By Michael Mercer · 12 years ago
Warning: Only put people in your training program who are ultra-likely to complete or "pass" the program – and then will stay with your organization. More companies are creating and operating training programs or apprenticeships ...