This month on Illuminations, we covered the top 5 things we recommend you look for in every hire, the potential impacts of bad hiring decisions, and some of the industry’s best practices in employee selection. At Lumin, our philosophy about selection is: – Gather a variety of information to give candidates ample opportunity to show their talents –...
Read MoreMany online selection systems require a lot of interaction with a computer screen on the part of the applicant, and not so much (or sometimes any) human contact. This can be frustrating for applicants and can reflect poorly on your organization. Check out this article to learn about “Humanizing the Online Application Experience”:...
Read MoreMost of us are familiar with this famously bad hire… Has your organization’s selection system ever failed and left you with a hire that was not right for the position? This article suggests that you are far from alone. In our experience, having too few candidates to select from, limiting the information you review when deciding, rushing a decision, and...
Read MoreHiring the right candidates is one of the most important decisions an organization can make, but sometimes the volume of competencies, skills, etc. to look for can be overwhelming. In our experience, these 5 things are important to look for in every hire, regardless of the functional area or level within the organization. While some positions may also require...
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