Top 10 Personality Tests Online
If you're a recruiter, chances are you'll be expected to conduct various forms of evaluation on potential candidates.
Recently, many companies have been conducting personality tests on future hires, either to make sure they will fit into the organization or to make sure they have the right skills for the position. These tests can range from a simple question and answer format to a job simulation, such as Agent Day in the Life.
If the company you're recruiting for doesn't have its own form of personality test, there are several available personality tests online, some of which are more unconventional than others. Many of these tests are free and do a good job of giving you some insight into a job seeker.
HR Software Company Expands into Argentina
One well-known HR software company is continuing its global expansion.
Kenexa, a company that provides business solutions for human resources, recently announced that it has opened an international office in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This is the company's first physical presence in Latin America. Kenexa now has offices in 19 different countries.
The company's new office is an "RPO Center of Excellence" that currently serves more than 20 clients and plans to add an additional 20 clients next year. Working in conjunction with Kenexa's knowledge of human behavior sciences, the new office location provides the ability to source more qualified candidates to and from Argentina.
Criminal Background Check Trends
During the hiring process, most recruiters are expected to complete a criminal background check on all potential employees.
Not only do background checks help recruiters and employers avoid making costly bad hires, but they also can help companies find the most qualified candidate for the position. Because of their growing popularity, many companies are looking for ways to improve their background checking procedures.
In addition, there are a number of trends recruiters can expect to see when it comes to background checks.
RPO Included in Manpower Realignment
Manpower recently announced its plan to realign the company's recruitment process outsourcing (Click here), managed service programs and business process outsourcing operations under Manpower Business Solutions, a dedicated business unit.
MBS is a dedicated business unit within Manpower that specializes in the delivery of customized employment strategies and outcome-based solutions. Through its RPO service, MBS is capable of managing any or all parts of a client's permanent recruiting and hiring processes, including everything from job profiling to onboarding, globally or in a single location.
"Manpower's vast global network and our enduring role as world leader in RPO services give us a distinct competitive advantage in the delivery of outsourcing services," Jonas Prising, president of Manpower's American operations, said. "We are unique in our industry for our strong track record of improving client performance through innovative talent solutions that raise productivity, mitigate risk and reduce costs."