Author Archive: Nikky Van Bommel

Nikky van Bommel is the Marketing Director for Big 5 Assessments and has worked in the Psychometric Testing industry for over 10 years. Nikky is responsible for all marketing and social media for the organisation.

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Big 5 Assessments is pleased to welcome PeopleTraits to our Reseller Programme.

6th October 2016
Big 5 Assessments is pleased to welcome PeopleTraits to our Reseller Programme.

Big 5 Assessments is pleased to welcome Paul Logan and the team at PeopleTraits to our Reseller Programme. UK based PeopleTraits is the latest company to join our portfolio of Resellers.Nigel Newman, Director of Big 5 Assessments comments: ‘We are thrilled to welcome PeopleTraits on board. Our ultimate aim is to make psychometric assessments more […]

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Don’t farewell, fare better

18th August 2016
Don’t farewell, fare better

Employee Turnover Myths Debunked Every hiring manager has a view as to why they think employees leave an organisation. But all too often the evidence throws up surprisingly different reasons. We take a look at some of the most common myths and consider why they need challenging: Low turnover is great – high turnover is […]

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Employee Turnover Myths Debunked

7th June 2016
Employee Turnover Myths Debunked

Every hiring manager has a view as to why they think employees leave an organisation. But all too often the evidence throws up surprisingly different reasons. We take a look at some of the most common myths and consider why they need challenging: Low turnover is great – high turnover is terrible This is a […]

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Understanding and improving employee turnover

17th May 2016
Understanding and improving employee turnover

Employee turnover tends to be a pressing concern for most businesses, especially in markets where competition for the best talent is fierce and the costs for recruitment are high. A high employee turnover rate affects organisational morale, productivity and continuity. It can negatively impact the employer brand as a whole, leading to a perception that […]

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Are Candidates Engaged? How To Find Out Before Making An Offer

14th March 2016
Are Candidates Engaged? How To Find Out Before Making An Offer

Employee engagement has become a major focus in recruitment strategies. So how can you determine a candidate’s engagement level? Recent research undertaken by HR Zone has shown that despite growing recognition as to the importance of engagement, much work is yet to be done. Global commitment and engagement levels stand at just 25.3% with Europe […]

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The essence of successful recruitment processes

14th March 2016
The essence of successful recruitment processes

Quality of hire is no longer just a buzz word, it’s a vital piece of the recruitment puzzle that all recruiters are striving to deliver. In a fast moving digital world, the pressure is on recruiters more than ever to make quick recruitment decisions. Yet they must also deliver the best outcome for clients, with […]

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How CV-Focused Hiring May Be Killing Your Company

14th March 2016
How CV-Focused Hiring May Be Killing Your Company

One of the biggest challenges a business can face is ensuring its longevity. The answer lies in who you hire and how; new research shows that CV-focused hiring can be deadly. For success, recruiters need to look beyond a person’s skills to their behaviours and attitudes. The bigger picture According to a survey by Leadership […]

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Identifying high potential candidates: 10 essentials

14th March 2016
Identifying high potential candidates: 10 essentials

How do businesses go about successfully identifying future leadership potential? So called ‘high potential individuals’ (HiPo’s) are integral to developing any business. Ensuring quality of hire is therefore crucial. While some factors in identifying a HiPo may be obvious, for example punctuality, hard work and a willingness to learn, many qualities are rather more difficult […]

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A high GI score…. is this bad news?

18th February 2016
A high GI score…. is this bad news?

No, we are not talking about another fad diet, but whether candidate reports showing high levels of GI (good impressions) are bad news? Scoring high on GI is not in itself an issue, it just says that the candidate has exaggerated their responses to make a ‘Good Impression’ (GI). Here is an analogy – imagine the GI […]

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Get ’em at the Door!

18th February 2016
Get ’em at the Door!

We have all heard the saying; it takes an average of 7 seconds to make a first impression. We use it all the time when we are sizing up candidates. But what about when candidates are sizing up your organization? Are you representing and impressing well in those 7 seconds? In a competitive market, each […]

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