Psychological Associates’ Response to COVID-19
At Psychological Associates, we are proud to serve not only our clients, but also our local, national, and global community. We take our place within these communities seriously, and in light of recent concerns around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), we are doing our part to safeguard the health and well-being of our own team, and […]
Four Reasons You Need an Executive Coach
Benefits of Coaching After years of paying your dues, climbing the corporate ladder, and volunteering for every opportunity (or challenge) that came your way, you’ve finally made it to the C-Suite. Congratulations! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and tackle your increased responsibilities as a newly minted executive. Some people might hint that you’d […]
5 Reasons Hiring Assessments are Essential in a Competitive Job Market
When it comes to hiring, the stakes have never been higher. With unemployment at historic lows and turnover at unprecedented highs, an employer’s ability to find and retain the right talent is vital. The use of formal assessment tools for hiring decisions has been on the rise for several years, but its value really shines […]
Emily Ingalls Appears on Let’s Work on Work Podcast
PA Vice President of Organizational Consulting Dr. Emily Ingalls recently appeared on the Let’s Work on Work podcast. Hosted by Edgehill Consultants’ dynamic mother-daughter duo of Lynne Hayes and Emmy Hayes, Let’s Work on Work explores generational issues in the workplace. Their wide-ranging conversation with Emily, titled “Stand on Your Experience,” covered topics from her […]
The Love/Hate Relationship With Workplace Feedback
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about one of the most emotionally complex areas of work: everyone’s love-hate relationship with workplace feedback. “Dear constructive criticism…” As a leader, you may have heard the phrase “feedback is a gift.” But it may be that it feels better to give feedback at work than to […]
Is Your Top Performer Really the Best Fit for a Foreign Placement?
As today’s world becomes ever more connected, it’s not unusual for companies to move some (or all) of their operations overseas. Some employees may jump at the chance to move to a new country. But is that enthusiasm enough to help you decide who should get that plum international assignment? What is your expatriate selection […]
How Do Your Hiring Practices Stack Up?
Congratulations, your company is doing well and you’re ready to expand! It’s time to hire some fresh talent and move into the next stage of growth. But you’re worried about the potential cost of a bad hire — how do you ensure that you choose the right candidate? The first step is to take a […]
Who Should You Promote? 3 Keys to a Better Decision
You’ve got a team with a lot of bench strength. Several employees can do their job well, with minimal oversight. They’re hardworking, get along well with others, and seem ready for the next challenge. So when a leadership position opens up, how do you know who you should promote? Here are 3 considerations to help […]
Leadership Evaluation: Four Key Factors to Measure Performance
How should we evaluate a CEO’s performance? Or the performance of any organizational leader? Too often, leadership evaluations — especially CEO evaluations — are based on the previous year’s financial achievements or disappointments. But those can only show us what happened in the past. But what most organizations really want is a tool that can […]
