Is Your Company Future Proofed?
Using Behavioral and Cognitive Assessments to Prepare for the Unexpected. Sometimes it feels like running a business means constantly scrambling to keep up with new innovations, shifts in thought and sentiment, or the totally unexpected. Just when it seems like everything’s operating smoothly, along comes… say… a slow economy, a new social media platform, groundbreaking […]
From Day One to Long-Term Success: 5 Onboarding Tips that Boost New Employee Productivity and Retention
The Importance of Onboarding. Are your new hires feeling more like deer in the headlights than welcomed team members? You’re not alone. Onboarding new hires is tough! It requires advanced planning and buy-in from multiple players on your staff. But when they get it right, it pays off. In a report commissioned by Glassdoor, the […]
Beyond Traits – 3 Special Insights Omnia Offers to Give You a Hiring Edge
At Omnia, we know the value of behavioral assessments in giving you a hiring and management edge. Of course we do! It’s our business. With nearly 40 years in the field, a team with decades of experience (which is itself proof of the power of assessments!), and an assessment that has been independently validated three […]
Cognitive Assessments: A Smart Addition to Your Hiring Process
In today’s job market, hiring the right talent is more crucial than ever. Traditional hiring methods—resumes, interviews, and reference checks—while valuable, often fall short in predicting a candidate’s future performance. To bridge this gap, cognitive assessments have emerged as a powerful tool in the hiring process. These assessments provide objective, data-driven insights into a candidate’s […]
Navigating the Hiring Maze: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Hiring right the first time has become a pivotal factor in the success of organizations. The art of hiring smart is more than just a motto; it’s a strategic approach to identifying and securing top talent that aligns with company culture and objectives. Let’s delve into the key barriers that can hinder the hiring process […]
Beyond Resumes: The Omnia Advantage in Hiring and Onboarding
Hiring a new employee can feel a lot like a guessing game. Sure, you study resumes, conduct interviews, and check references, but it often still feels like you’re taking your chances and hoping for the best. After all, job applicants can (and do) fudge resumes, candidates do their best to say all the right things […]
Path to Success: Hiring and Developing Your Customer Service Team
We all recognize the pivotal role that customer service plays in business success. When mishandled, it sends ripples throughout the company, impacting not only profits but also employee recruitment and retention. Having the wrong people in key positions inevitably leads to a short-lived tenure for employees. Now, consider the following two statements for your customer […]
The Hiring Quest: Unearthing Exceptional Talent from the Haunting Shadows
The quest to hire exceptional individuals can be akin to stepping into scenes from Friday the 13th or A Nightmare on Elm Street. It can be a thrilling yet chilling endeavor, where the stakes are high. And no one wants to introduce any “Jasons” or “Freddys” that could potentially trigger a mass exodus of existing […]
How Job Ghosting Haunts Both Employers and Candidates (and How To Stop the Terror)
“Ghosting” is somewhat of a misnomer to me. After all, in movies and TV shows, ghosts tend to move into places where they aren’t wanted and stick around longer than any of the characters anticipate. But in the non-ethereal world, the act of ghosting is just the opposite. It leaves the ghosted party thinking, “What […]
Company Culture and Recruiting: Start Looking for a Cultural Add Instead of Just a Cultural Fit
With so many variables to consider when hiring, it can be hard to know how much weight to put on one over another. You know you want a candidate with pertinent experience, good references, the right educational qualifications (if applicable), and job-relevant behavioral traits. But how much consideration should you give to a candidate’s fit […]
