In the first article in this series on talent management and potential, we provided a brief outline of the circumstances leading to the emergence of the talent management approach. We will now turn our attention to a definition of this approach and its goals. The following paragraphs will answer the questions raised in the conclusion […]
Since the dawn of the wage-based society at the end of the 19th century – and with it the division of labour and the establishment of organizational hierarchy – human resource management has continuously evolved. At the start of the 20th century, a change was observed with the advent of scientific management (developed by Frederick Taylor) and […]
An underestimated aspect of the hiring process The candidate selection process is our core concern at EPSI Inc. The many selection tools available and the different tests administered all have a single objective: to allow candidates to display their skills and their knowledge so that employers can be guided in their hiring decisions. Having accurate […]
Intuition vs. Objectivity Although major differences of opinion persist concerning the nature, operationalization and objectives of talent management, nearly all authors agree that the selection and assessment of personnel is a decisive factor for success. This goes without saying: there can be no “management” of talent if this talent cannot be identified. And yet, a […]
Safety, a personality issue? Workplace safety has become a primary concern in many organizations. New laws are being enforced and more and more companies are participating in Health and Safety courses which allow them to promote a safe and healthy workplace environment amongst their staff. Yet every year work-related injuries and diseases cause nearly 1,000 deaths […]
What would the Dr. Do? Dispensing expert HR advice from EPSI’s President, the highly respected author André Durivage, Ph.D. Q: I attended the EPSI forum in October and particularly found the presentation on cultural diversity to be of interest. During the presentation you provided a lot of information concerning cultural factors that need to be taken […]
What would the Dr. Do? Dispensing expert HR advice from EPSI’s President, the highly respected author André Durivage, Ph.D. Q: I’m a Director at an organization that has implemented a post-graduate university recruitment program as part of our human resources management plan. After reviewing our initial results, we realized that we are experiencing a higher rate […]
The Public Service Staffing Tribunal (PSST) – A new body takes the lead in settling disagreements The federal public service is faced with a major change as Appeal Tribunals are now being replaced by the Public Service Staffing Tribunal (PSST). This new approach will change the way disagreements will be resolved. This article explains the […]
The structured interview: a more reliable and efficient way to get the perfect P/E fit! Organizations are searching more and more for the perfect candidate that best reflects the position they are looking to hire for. The most frequently used method is the interview. Although the interview can be conducted in a structured and unstructured […]
Why Invest in Standardized Assessment Tools? What would the Dr. Do? Dispensing expert HR advice from EPSI’s President, the highly respected author André Durivage, Ph.D. Q: I’m the Director of Human Resources at a small company and I have been trying for years to convince our management team to introduce standardized tests in our hiring practices. […]
A competitive avantage for manufacturing companies The manufacturing firms in industrialized countries such as Canada, the United States and France are facing increasingly tough competition as the need for higher productivity, effectiveness and efficiency does not cease to increase. In an era that will very likely prove merciless to businesses that fail to stand out, […]
What would the Dr. Do? Dispensing expert HR advice from EPSI’s President, the highly respected author André Durivage, Ph.D. Q: Recently we’ve begun research regarding the purchase and use of new assessment tools to be used within our organization. We’ve expanded our research to Canadian and other International companies; however, we are unsure of whether assessment tools […]
