Behavioral Assessments

What personality traits make the best leaders?

Does personality determine leadership success? What personality is the best leader? Explore the science behind personality and leadership success.

Adam Wells · 9 min read

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Leadership

6 personal growth goals to thrive at work

Discover the benefits of personal growth goals for managers, HR leaders, and employees. Get inspired by these top personal growth goals.

Adam Wells · 8 min read

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Hiring

What is construct validity?

Learn what construct validity is, why it matters in HR, and how to select scientifically validated assessments for better talent decisions.

Alex Rosier · 7 min read

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Company Culture

What is workplace trauma?

Learn how to identify and address workplace trauma with empathy – creating a healthier, more productive organization.

· 7 min read

Leaders receiving training
Behavioral Assessments

Innate vs. acquired personality traits in the workplace

Discover the difference between innate and acquired personality traits, and how understanding them can improve hiring, engagement, and team performance.

· 9 min read

Company Culture

Better Work, Better World at 70: PI celebrates a milestone anniversary

In 2025, PI celebrates its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of innovation, helping organizations align business strategy with talent strategy.

Courtney Swift · 3 min read

Talent Optimization

Harness PI like never before with Talent Optimization Essentials

Our latest software bundle, Talent Optimization Essentials, gives you the easiest way yet to propel your people (and business) forward.

David Silbert · 4 min read

Hiring

Interviewing & evaluating for leadership qualities (70 questions to ask)

Discover essential interview questions designed to evaluate leadership qualities in candidates, including evaluation tips for HR professionals.

· 9 min read

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Behavioral Assessments

60 questions to ask interviewees (and questions to avoid)

Maximize your interviews with these top questions to ask candidates. From skill-based to cultural fit questions, find the key to building a high-performing team.

· 10 min read

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Behavioral Assessments

What is a good WPM for typing?

What is a good WPM (words per minute) for candidates applying to different industries? Here’s a breakdown of how different positions compare and how you can improve your WPM.

· 7 min read

Employee Engagement

HR field guide to the future: Contending with corporate backlash

HR and business leaders who leverage people’s behavioral preferences – and offer options appealing to those preferences – will help their organization’s health.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read

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Business Strategy

Top causes of a high turnover rate

Learn the top causes of high employee turnover, its impact on productivity and culture, and strategies to improve retention and engagement.

· 5 min read

Company Culture

HR field guide to the future: Guarding against generational drift

For the first time in modern history, as many as five different generations of employees are working together at the same time. How should HR and business leaders prepare for the evolving workplace dynamics?

Andrew Barks · 7 min read

Business Strategy

HR field guide to the future: Integrating new tech alongside your people

HR practitioners can offer guidance and reassurance. Help people understand that generative AI tools work best when paired with people who possess strong social and emotional skills.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 7 min read