Change Management

The importance of organizational change management

One of the secrets of today’s most agile organizations: Instead of spending time preparing for what they think might happen, they put their energy toward anticipating and managing change of any kind.

David Young · 12 min read

Organization Design

Talent management: How to hire, retain, and lead top performers

Learn how a talent management strategy can optimize hiring, increase engagement, improve retention, and enhance the employee experience.

Ashley Vanasse · 13 min read

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Hiring

What is internal recruitment? Pros, cons, and best practices

Learn the methods, benefits, challenges, and practical steps to build a transparent and effective internal recruitment program.

Jordan Nottrodt · 14 min read

HR's five-point playbook for smooth AI rollouts
Business Strategy

HR: The unsung hero of your company’s AI story

We surveyed more than 1,000 employees and HR professionals about AI rollouts, training, concerns, and upskilling. One theme emerged above all else: HR teams are indispensable to navigating the human impact of AI adoption.

Andrew Barks · 4 min read

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Business Strategy

Conducting an HR gap analysis: benefits, challenges, and best practices

Understand the goals of an HR gap analysis through step-by-step process, templates, and tools to align your workforce capabilities with business goals.

Jordan Nottrodt · 11 min read

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Employee Engagement

Transparency in the workplace: striking the right organizational balance

Discover the significance of transparency in the workplace. Learn its benefits, challenges, and effective strategies to create a transparent organization.

Jordan Nottrodt · 10 min read

Behavioral Assessments

Exploring the future of HR: The Predictive Index at Transform 2025

Transform is billed as the premier conference for leaders and thinkers looking to make “transformative change in workplace and workplace cultures.” So naturally, PI was on the scene in Las Vegas to unpack pressing people problems.

Courtney Swift · 4 min read

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Hiring

Skill vs Talent: Key Differences and Why Both Matter in Hiring

Discover the key differences between talent, ability, skills, and experience—and learn how to leverage them for better hiring, team performance, and growth.

Jordan Nottrodt · 11 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.

Jordan Nottrodt · 7 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

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

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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

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Leadership

Top leadership training topics for organizational growth

Top leadership training focuses on interpersonal and communication skills, management, and strategic and succession planning.

Chris Caesar · 7 min read

Company Culture

Lessons from a high-profile lawsuit: The importance of bias-free processes and documentation in HR

A recent lawsuit involving the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) highlights a critical lesson for organizations: It’s essential to have unbiased processes and thorough documentation in HR.

Jackie Dube · 4 min read