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Thought Leadership

Exploring the science behind successful talent strategies. Deep dives into assessment, analytics, and proven approaches to building high-performing teams.

Science-Based Predictive Hiring that Separates Leadership Emergence from Effectiveness

Too often, HiPo and succession programs spotlight the most visible leaders—not the most effective. Learn how validated hiring tools and local validation can change the game in leadership selection.

Hiring Assessments That Work: How to Boost Performance and ROI Without Slowing Down Hiring

Using validated hiring assessments not only boosts employee performance and reduces costly turnover, but can also deliver measurable financial impact—adding up to $16,000 in value per hire.

What is the Best Talent or Personality Assessment for My Specific Needs?

Feeling overwhelmed by all the hiring assessments out there? Discover how to choose the right tool for hiring top talent, developing your team, and building stronger workplace dynamics.

Is Your Hiring Process Costing You More Than You Think? Here is What You Can Do About It.

Outdated hiring processes quietly cost restaurants through high turnover and poor guest experiences. Small issues—like long applications or generic job posts—drive away great candidates.

Your Brand Is on the Floor, Not the Billboard: Why Top Restaurant Leaders Are Betting on Talent First

Restaurant brands aren’t built in boardrooms—they’re built by the people who serve your guests every day. Learn how pre-hire personality assessments can improve job performance and guest satisfaction.

Unlocking Sales Success: Data-Driven Insights for Hiring High-Performing Sales Teams

What makes a great salesperson? A meta-analysis by Vinchur et al. (1998) reveals the best predictors of sales success—cognitive ability, personality traits, and structured assessments.

The Most Expensive Mistake in Restaurants: Why Empty Seats Cost You the Most

Top-performing restaurant chains like Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s, and In-N-Out Burger outperform competitors through strategic talent management and exceptional customer service.

How Norman Brinker Revolutionized Restaurant Talent Management

Norman Brinker revolutionized talent management in the restaurant industry. Learn how his people-first approach continues to shape restaurant success stories around the world today.

From Fastballs to ForPsyte: What Baseball Data Teaches Us About Hiring with Assessments

What can baseball's data revolution teach HR about predictive hiring? This blog compares analytics in sports to employee assessment, clearly highlighting how tools boost hiring success.

Serving Up Success: How Personality Drives Job Performance in Restaurants

Learn how personality traits impact job performance, employee retention, and culture fit in restaurants. Discover practical tips for using personality assessments to hire, retain, and develop.

How General Mental Ability Drives Performance in Service Roles and Beyond

Discover how General Mental Ability (GMA) predicts performance in entry-level service roles. Learn how combining cognitive assessments with personality evaluations improves hiring and training.

How Personality Profiles Drive Performance and Satisfaction in the Workplace

With customer satisfaction directly tied to employee behavior and performance, hiring decisions play a critical role in operational success. But what makes a top-performing hospitality employee?