A defining feature of PRADCO assessments is the focus on job-related behaviors. We do this because they are relatively easy to observe and measure, there are proven tactics for changing or sustaining them, and they are easy to connect with organizational goals and results. Contrast that with techniques that are more personality-based, and we are
I recently had a conversation with an HR leader who said her company uses assessments and coaching only for “targeted” purposes. This means that the only people at her company who will benefit from the personalized attention and support of a coach are those who are not meeting performance expectations. At PRADCO, we see lots
As a women-owned company and passionate supporters of equity in leadership roles, we at PRADCO pride ourselves on taking a data-driven approach to measuring the behaviors leaders emphasize in the workplace. Over the years, thousands of leaders across various industries have taken PRADCO’s leadership assessments for candidate selection and/or employee development purposes. Specifically, the Quick
As anyone currently involved with Talent Management knows, regardless of external factors, it can be a serious challenge to find the best people and ensure they end up in the right seats. Throw in a global pandemic and government-mandated social distancing and things quickly become even more complicated. While these complications can surface in many
Several weeks ago, a dozen or so of my colleagues and I came together to enjoy a congenial after-work celebration to share the mundane trials and triumphs of our days over corned beef and seasonal snacks. What we didn’t know was that shortly after, we would be peppered with increasingly distressing pieces of news that
Quality is something we all want to see in job candidates, but when does it become perfectionism? We champion ambition and recruit for it, but when does it become impatience, entitlement, or a warning sign of short tenure? Proactive employees are a prized commodity, but when does taking the initiative become a liability to the
When looking to bring in a new employee, you may wonder if, beyond their resume, they’re the right fit for your organization. This is where a behavioral assessment can, through a series of choices, offer this type of detailed analysis. Behavioral assessments are a method used in the field of psychology to observe, describe, explain,
Employees have more control over where they work — and who they work for — than they have at any other point in history. The result is a consumer culture in the workplace where someone’s experience of a supervisor, job, or culture can be the deciding factor when it comes to staying or leaving, let alone working hard.
Feedback is one of the most important elements for growth for any professional, and the workforce now is craving it more than ever. As a leader, it is our job to not only provide our own feedback to our team members but to ensure that they receive the necessary feedback from those around them. 360
If high-performing leadership teams are so crucial, why is it so difficult for organizations to build them?