APTMetrics

APTMetrics | September 18, 2014

We are observing a growing interest by organizations in upping the cultural competence, or “cultural agility,” of managers and employees– and not just workers who have interfaces across global borders. We think assessment of cultural competence needs to be built into comprehensive leadership assessment and development tools, as a critical aspect of shaping the competencies of today’s and tomorrow’s talent. At the same time, we see a need for a standalone assessment ...

APTMetrics | November 06, 2014

Our clients often come to us for help in two areas that are intrinsically linked: assessment tools for selection and/or development, and assistance in increasing the diversity of the talent pipeline. BUT, these requests tend to come from totally different parts of the organization and we think companies are missing out on opportunities to use enhancement of critical talent decision-making processes to broaden the diversity of the talent pipeline. As the profile of the available workforce changes...

Glassdoor | January 15, 2020

Corporate recruiters have the highest job satisfaction of any other position on Glassdoor's list of 50 Best Jobs in America for 2020. The rankings are based on a combination of satisfaction, available opportunities and salary. Based on Glassdoor data, corporate recruiters make a median base salary of $65,607; that, combined with openings and satisfaction put the job in the list's No. 37 spot. HR managers ranked higher overall, earning the No. 12 spot with a salary of $83,190 and more job...

LinkedIn | January 14, 2020

Various midsize metropolitan areas around the country sport hiring rates well above the national average due to a focus on "a single home-grown industry so robust it can be an enduring job magnet, all by itself," according to a Jan. 9 LinkedIn report. Healthcare dominates many, responsible for hiring growth in Kalamazoo, Michigan; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; Boston; Cincinnati, Ohio; and both Allentown and Erie, Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, Fayetteville, Arkansas, relies on retail for ...