Online testing platforms can be great tools to help you work faster and more efficiently. They provide greater flexibility in terms of evaluating candidates in different areas of the world by saving time, reducing travel costs, and reducing daily costs associated with paper based testing. Furthermore, online testing platforms eliminate the need for printing tests […]
This is the first article in a six-part series that will present to you all the main steps pertaining to online testing. A case study will be used to demonstrate all the key steps of implementing an online testing strategy. Robyn Bourque* is the Vice-President of Human Resources at a major federal institution. The processes […]
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 […]
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 […]
Q: I have recently spoken with a colleague regarding the possibility of using online testing. What important aspects need to be considered prior to implementing this type of test administration? A: The advantages of online testing are numerous. However, online testing also presents certain organizational challenges that must be closely analyzed and addressed before adopting this […]
