As we approach the quarter pole of the 21st century, it has become apparent that the pace of technological change is not slowing down. Rather, we’ve come to expect disruptive, industry-altering innovation as the new norm. The impact of this economy on business and employment is twofold: Not only are people in task-focused jobs being… Read more »
Not sure how to create a team of successful salespeople? Start by hiring the right candidate. Making a bad hire will set your team off on the wrong foot. So, how do you know you’re making the right decision? Look for these six traits or the potential to cultivate these characteristics in candidates. A good… Read more »
Sales is a competitive business and a tough one at that. If a candidate doesn’t have the right qualities in place, your team and company are going to lose big. So, what makes an individual a good fit for the job? These five traits of sales effectiveness separate the extraordinary salespeople from the rest. Self… Read more »
Great leaders often have several traits in common. We tend to see characteristics like strong communication, a positive attitude and a sense of integrity on the short list. But, where does self-awareness come into play? This attribute is often overlooked in leaders, but here at Caliper, we argue that this characteristic can make or break… Read more »
People are always looking for a new toy, even in HR and talent-development circles. Data analytics is the shiny red button currently attracting business leaders looking for a fresh way to improve performance, productivity, and talent alignment. But as much we embrace and advocate for data analytics, there are still tried-and-true talent-development methods that, when… Read more »
The disparity is stark. Women represent 57 percent of college students and 47 percent of the workforce in the United States, yet fewer than seven percent of women are CEOs at Fortune 500 companies. The percentage of women elected to Congress continues to hover around 20 percent. To say “Women don’t seek high-level positions” is… Read more »
“Leadership” is a broad term. The CEO of a globally recognized corporation is a leader. The construction manager at a build site is a leader. The owner of a three-person insurance agency is a leader. Some leadership roles emphasize strategic planning, while others call for a focus on operational oversight. No two leadership roles are… Read more »
Caliper has a new Vice President of Product Strategy! We already offer world-class assessment instruments and human-capital solutions, but we needed the right person to spearhead our product strategy and refine our product suite for 2018 and beyond. Heather Ishikawa, who brings extensive experience in product development as well as deep industry knowledge of talent… Read more »
In an ideal business world, all companies would have programs to identify high-potential employees and develop future leaders, and upper management would establish structured training programs….
Imagine you are the General Manager of an NBA team, sweating at the draft table. Several top-ranked college basketball players have similar performance records and physical attributes…
