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People analytics is not just for psychologists anymore! "I think that not only will people analytics be the decision maker themselves. In the future, I actually think people analytics will be what HR is." –Cole Napper on People Analytics My guest this week is Cole Napper, IO psychologist extraordinaire, People analytics thought leader, and inspirational podcast host. In this fun filled episode I t...

We are all in this together! Don’t miss the chance to expand your mind with a global perspective on issues that will help define the future of global policy work, commerce, and life in general. In this intriguing episode of "Science 4-Hire," I welcome Arnoud Engelfriet from the Netherlands to discuss AI ethics and governance, particularly in the context of the European Union and his new book on AI...

Full disclosure: This episode was recorded before our break. In the normal world, not much would have changed in 5 months. But in the new reality of Generative AI- changes have occurred since we recorded this episode. They do not make the research discussed any less valuable, because the trends were identified- but the execution of them is ever evolving. More full disclosure: There are two sets of...

And now for something completely different. My guest for this enlightening episode of Science 4-Hire, is none other than the biggest superstar of the AI world, the LLM known as ChatGPT. In this fun and educational interview I uncork ChatGPT’s personality as a witty, quirky, and extremely knowledgeable guest. Our amazing conversation delves into the fascinating world of AI and its burgeoning role i...

Join me, Dr. Charles Handler, for the latest episode of Science 4-Hire as I engage in a fascinating conversation with Neil Morelli, lead IO psychologist at Codility, a global provider of coding assessments. Our discussion centers around LLMs, such as GPT, and the dangers they present to test security and honesty when taking assessments. We agree there can be no bad without good, so we also talk ab...

In the latest episode of Science 4-Hire, I had a fascinating conversation with Steve Hunt , Chief Expert of Technology & Work at SAP. Together, we discussed Steve’s latest book, Talent Techtonics , which provides a framework for our conversation. As he notes... “I wanted to talk about how work is changing, but not just trends like how hybrid work, but why is it changing? And that's where the p...

In the latest episode of Science 4-Hire, I have a refreshing and relaxing conversation with Fred Oswald , an esteemed industrial-organizational psychologist and professor at Rice University. Fred is extremely active in the area of AI ethics and governance, especially with regards to hiring. Fred has served on many committees addressing these issues such as the National AI Advisory Committee and is...

On today's episode of Science 4-Hire, I welcome Christy Smith and Lauren Robertson for an enlightened discussion about the importance of skills identification and assessment on the future of talent acquisition and development. Christy is the central market leader for career products at Mercer, supporting the commercial strategy for Mercer's skills products in the US and Canada. Lauren is an organi...

My guest for this episode is Collin Hawkes , Senior Lead I/O Psychologist at Lumen Technologies, an internet services company whose mission is to connect people with technology. Join us today for an interesting conversation that focuses on the use of AI and machine learning to break jobs into a variety of elements, a process also known as “Job Analysis”. We share our experiences in this nascent, b...

In this episode I welcome two different but complimentary perspectives on the legal aspects of employment testing that are happening in an ambiguous and seemingly ever-changing environment. While the conversation is oriented towards the ever controversial and somewhat frustrating NYC algorithmic hiring law that has recently gone into effect (?), it is really a much deeper and headier conversation...

My guest for this episode is Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic . Besides his role as the Chief Innovation Officer at Manpower Group, Dr. Tomas is a world-renowned IO psychologist, educator, entrepreneur and author. He joins me today to discuss his new book, I, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest to Reclaim What Makes Us Unique. We use the big picture principles of this book to frame up an invigorating...

On this episode my guests Dr. Amy Dufrane, SPHR, Andre Allen and I discuss the value of HR certification for both individuals and businesses, as well as the role certification plays in current business trends. Amy is the CEO of the Human Resources Certification Institute and Andre is its Chairman of the Board. Not only do these two know the ins and outs of HR certification, but they are also seaso...

My guest for this episode, Mike Campion, is one of the most respected and prolific IO psychologists around. With hundreds of publications and over a thousand consulting projects under his belt, when it comes to predictive hiring tools, Mike has seen and done it all. It is a real honor to have him on the show to discuss the responsible use of AI and machine learning in hiring systems. This is an im...

On this episode of Science 4-Hire, I’m joined by none other than Kevin Grossman, president and board member at Talent Board and expert on all things candidate experience. Every year, Grossman leads Talent Board’s benchmark research to identify trends and best practices in what makes a good candidate experience journey. What does Talent Board’s research reveal about candidate experience? There are...

Today on Science 4-Hire, I’m joined by Bas van de Haterd, an assessment enthusiast and self-proclaimed “professional snoop” dedicated to helping his clients get to the root of their hiring problems. Van de Haterd researches innovative assessment methods for hiring in the Netherlands, awarding top innovators for their creativity and potential. If you’re interested in learning about assessment innov...

On today’s episode of Science 4-Hire, I’m speaking with Jenna Alexander, Randstad’s global vice president of internal talent acquisition. She recruits recruiters for recruiters, so she’s pretty heavily invested in what a good recruitment experience looks like and how to nestle talent assessment processes within recruitment. If you’re curious how a global HR solutions company is rewriting the futur...

Today on Science 4-Hire, I’m joined by HR tech visionaries John Sumser, principal analyst at HRExaminer, and Jeanne Achille, CEO of The Devon Group and chair of the HR Technology Conference & Exposition. We join forceshere to talk about an intriguing and mind expanding topic: How are changes in the world of HR tech impacting what’s next for talent assessment tools? Want to find out what the future...

Building a truly global talent assessment program is a massive challenge. But when your company is undergoing a major transformation, it becomes a business necessity, enabling you to find the talent you need to support large scale change. In this episode of Science 4-Hire, you’ll find out how Vodafone’s global talent assessment strategy is powering its transformation from a telecommunications comp...

We spend a lot of time here talking about the future of work, but my guests today have a unique perspective on the role of decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAOs will play in creating the workplace of tomorrow. Today on Science 4-Hire, I’m joined by economist and governance expert Wulf Kaal and investor and visionary Tony Greenberg. Kaal and Greenberg are the masterminds behind Menagerie....

HR Technology has a major influence on workplace trends. From nontraditional career paths becoming the norm to candidates calling the shots, HR tech is accelerating the workplace trends that force employers to get creative with talent acquisition and management. This episode of Science 4-Hire features all-star guest Jeremy Tipper, a longtime HR technology devotee, investor and board adviser. He’s...

You’ve probably been hearing more about neurodiversity hiring programs lately. But what is neurodiversity, and what does it mean for your talent strategy? Danielle Biddick, neurodiversity hiring program manager at Dell, joins Dr. Charles Handler on this episode of Science 4-Hire to answer this question and many more. Listen in to learn how Dell is implementing its neurodiversity hiring program and...

Should we stop hiring? Don’t be ridiculous. Advances in automation are rapidly transforming not only how we think about recruiting but also how we actually do it — and that can be pretty scary. But despite the naysayers, change isn't all bad, and automation has the potential to enhance the talent acquisition processes and revolutionize our businesses. Dr. Alan Bourne, CEO and founder of Sova joins...

In this episode, my guest is Nicholas Bremner, senior manager of people decision science at Uber. We discuss the candidate experience survey that Nicholas and his team developed, how that survey has provided Uber with hard data that connects candidate experience to business outcomes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

In today’s episode of Science 4-Hire, I am thrilled to talk with Dorothy Dalton, the founder of 3Plus International. In this episode, we discuss Dorothy’s philosophy toward work, how organizations can practice equity today and how organizations can create a mechanism of change by improving their hiring processes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

In this episode of Science 4-Hire, Dr. Charles Handler is joined by Kevin Grossman, president and board member at Talent Board, to discuss improving the overall candidate experience. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charleshandler.substack.com