Category Archives: Job Interviews

Job interviews are often full of biases. Here’s how to hire the best person

January 28, 2025 Job interviews are often full of biases. Here’s how to hire the best person There are a few simple ways to make interviews and other assessments more effective and fair. BY Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi When Ginni Rometty was CEO of technology corporation IBM, she introduced “skills-first” hiring, arguing that the filters … Continue reading Job interviews are often full of biases. Here’s how to hire the best person

Why This Is the Time to Hold “Stay” Interviews with Your People

Liz Kislik May 14, 2021   As the U.S. continues opening up after the pandemic’s multiple waves, it’s likely that there will be surges in turnover even as many employers need more staff, not less. Research from Eagle Hill Consulting suggests that 25 percent of current employees are already planning to leave their jobs, and … Continue reading Why This Is the Time to Hold “Stay” Interviews with Your People

Asking this question during an interview can wreck your shot at getting the job

By Academy of Management August 15, 2020 Lots of managers try to hire employees who share Mark Twain’s view on work: “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” But earning a living is important, too, so shouldn’t candidates prioritize pay and benefits as well? According … Continue reading Asking this question during an interview can wreck your shot at getting the job