by Warren Bobrow | Jun 27, 2019 | Talent Management, Training and Development
It seems very old-school, but sea ports are still very big business. The twin ports in southern California (LA and Long Beach) are a huge economic driver (they are the primary sender/receiver of goods between North America and Asia) and employer. But, they are also...
by Warren Bobrow | Jun 25, 2018 | Employee Engagement, Job Analysis, Pre-Employment Test Validation, Pre-Employment Testing, Talent Management
Lower unemployment rates mean that many industries, including hospitality, need ways to attract and retain more talent. Higher minimum wage laws in many states and cities have likely encouraged people to stay in jobs they may have previously left. But, what about...
by Warren Bobrow | Apr 24, 2018 | Culture, Leadership, Performance, Talent Management, Test Validation
So, in the same week that Tesla says that lack of people is a problem in their business (too many robots!), Starbucks comes to the conclusion that people are biased and are hurting its business, everyone gets training. So, which one is right? Let’s start with Tesla....
by Warren Bobrow | Apr 3, 2018 | Employee Engagement, Performance, Pre-Employment Test Validation, Skills Assessment, Talent Management
One purpose of technology is to make labor more efficient. This was not news to the inventor of the first wheel or the latest and fastest micro-chip. Western society has been pretty comfortable with this because it really makes things go faster and has eliminated some...