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

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.

Jordan Nottrodt · 9 min read

Two coworkers talking
Interview Questions

67 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.

Jordan Nottrodt · 11 min read

words per minute speed
Behavioral Assessments

WPM Typing Speed: What It Reveals About Workplace Performance

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.

Jordan Nottrodt · 8 min read

Employee Engagement

HR field guide to the future: Practicing stakeholder capitalism

Who holds the keys to a productive employer-employee relationship? At the most successful, healthy businesses, it’s a shared investment. Stakeholder capitalism can benefit employers and employees alike.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 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

engaged employees
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.

Chris Caesar · 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

Employee Engagement

The HR Guide to Employee Engagement

Learn how to boost employee engagement with proven strategies. Discover the benefits of an engaged workforce and how to measure them.

Jordan Nottrodt · 14 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

Behavioral Assessments

PI Wrapped: The year in BAs, industry accolades, podcast replays, and more – en route to Better Work, Better World

We’re recapping highlights from PI’s year, and as a show of gratitude, we’ve compiled some neatly wrapped playlists, arranged by Reference Profile.

Courtney Swift · 5 min read

people meeting at ObserveIT
Leadership

Creating a comprehensive leadership development plan

Learn how to create a leadership development plan by assessing organizational needs, creating the plan, and measuring results and impact.

Chris Caesar · 8 min read

PI platform overview header
Reference Profiles

How to Use a Workplace Personality Assessment Effectively

Discover how to use personality tests in the workplace, including best practices and a step-by-step guide on how to conduct them in your organization.

Chris Caesar · 11 min read

Business Strategy

HR field guide to the future: Dealing with a prolonged talent shortage

As an HR leader, it’s imperative you understand the factors driving a talent shortage, its potential long-term effects, and your level of vulnerability as a company. 

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 7 min read