Returning to The Workforce

This white paper delves into the fundamental differences between Normative and Ipsative assessment models in talent selection. It provides a comprehensive overview of how Ipsative assessments focus on individual self-reflection and personal growth. In contrast, Normative assessments offer comparative insights by measuring candidates’ abilities against a broader group or standardized criteria. The white paper highlights the benefits of Normative assessments in recruitment, emphasizing their reliability, predictive validity, legal defensibility, and scalability. It encourages organizations to assess whether their current tools are Ipsative or Normative and why Normative assessments are the preferred choice for making data-driven, objective hiring decisions.

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Recent executive actions by President Donald Trump’s administration have significantly reshaped the landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the workplace. These changes require thoroughly reassessing existing DEI policies to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks. Many employers are grappling with the implications of these Executive Orders (EOs) and their potential impact on workplace practices. It is recommended that employers evaluate hiring, promotion, and training programs to identify elements that may conflict with new directives. Modify or discontinue practices that could be seen as discriminatory or preferential based on protected characteristics. Download our DEI Considerations Checklist for Employers for additional guidance.

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Are you so busy putting out fires that you can’t get to the important things you were hired to do? Do you have the time to give your employees the training or coaching they need? Is your handbook outdated? Are you buried under a stack of resumes, job descriptions, and company policies? Do you need someone impartial to conduct an exit interview, a disciplinary discussion, or an internal investigation? Could you use an expert to help you figure out your organization’s compensation structure and pay practices? We receive requests like this on a daily basis and we’re here to help! Our extensive network is always ready to help you solve your current workplace challenges. We want to help you create a better workplace. Just provide us with a description of your project and we’ll provide you with the names and contact information of at least three top-notch professionals who can do the job you need at a price you can afford. Our goal is simple - to introduce good people to good people. Utilizing our vast network, we save you tons of time and make getting the work accomplished much easier. Best of all, our matchmaking service is FREE for employers!

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