The $50,000 Personality Test Problem
Last month, a CEO called us with a problem that’s becoming all too common. His company had just spent close to $50,000 on comprehensive personality assessments for their leadership team,…
From Job Description to Integration Report: A Playbook for HRBPs
Most job descriptions try to please everyone and end up helping no one. Your value as an HRBP is to translate that wish list into a testable profile—six to nine competencies,…
Competencies vs. Personality: The HRBP’s Shortcut to Better Decisions
Personality tells you how someone prefers to move through the day. Competencies tell you what they are likely to deliver when the stakes are real. As an HR Business Partner,…
Why Your Next Hire Might Fail (And It’s Not What You Think)
At ProfilAS, we’ve watched too many promising candidates crash and burn in their first six months. The resume looked perfect, the interview went smoothly, and somehow it all went sideways.…
Competency Assessment in Remote and Hybrid Work: The New Technical Frontier
Case Study: Global Tech Implementation When a leading technology firm attempted to adapt their competency framework for remote work, they encountered unexpected complexity. Despite sophisticated existing systems, they discovered their…
The Role of Competency Assessment in Merger Integration Success: A Technical Perspective
Through the Merger Looking Glass Beyond standard due diligence and cultural alignment discussions, merger success often hinges on sophisticated talent assessment capabilities. Yet research examining 300 mergers across industries reveals…
Competency Assessment Meets Agile: Navigating the Integration Challenge
The Agile Paradox Traditional competency frameworks often appear fundamentally at odds with agile principles. While competency systems typically emphasize stable, defined behaviors, agile environments demand rapid adaptation and evolving skill…
The Organizational Impact of Competency Assessment: A Strategic Performance Driver
The successful implementation of organization-wide competency assessment represents a pivotal yet complex strategic initiative. While the potential impact on organizational performance is substantial, experience shows that many organizations struggle with…