Why organizations should focus on core competencies and growth potential rather than pursuing unrealistic "perfect candidate" profiles.

Question for a Job Candidate to Consider: Before I accept this position, how can I determine whether the organization's culture is likely to fit me? Core Premise to Keep A candidate may fit the role, the leader, and even the team, but organizational culture adds another dimension. Two nearly identical jobs in two different organizations can produce very different experiences. The candidate cannot fully know the culture before working there. The objective is not certainty—it i

How hiring managers can use Birkman before the hire, during the interview, throughout onboarding, and long after the employee joins the organization.

WHAT IS A “BIRKMAN FIT”? No… it’s not an emotional meltdown. We’re talking about a candidate’s fit for a role — and that goes far beyond whether someone can technically do the job. When organizations evaluate fit, they often focus only on behavior: “Can this person perform the tasks required?” But there are several other important questions worth exploring: Why did the previous person struggle in the role? Was it a lack of skill… or a mismatch in work style, communication, pa