Author: Sheila Kloefkorn

According to the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), 82% of companies use pre-employment competency tests, and the number is growing. They previously used them to hire executive and mid-level leadership positions but now also use them for hourly and entry-level jobs. Business leaders know a strong team is essential to success. However, because many […]

Microsoft Excel® is the most popular computer application for business use. This is not surprising because virtually all employees must compile, manage, and store information. Using spreadsheets allows employees to quickly organize data and create presentations that enable colleagues and stakeholders to understand it easily. Managers also use Excel to develop sales forecasts, financial reports, […]

Digitalization has touched every industry, and computer proficiency is now a must-have skill for many jobs. In 2002, 44% of U.S. jobs required medium- to high-level digital skills. By 2016, that number had increased to 70%. A 2023 National Skills Coalition study shows that 92% of jobs now require computer skills. Microsoft Office® is acknowledged […]

Business leaders have learned that implementing a pre-employment skills testing program is the best way to improve the overall quality of hire. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 25% of employers that use pre-employment skills assessment tests plan to expand their use of them within the next five years, and one in […]

The digital revolution has touched every industry, and computer skills are now a “must have” instead of a “nice to have” for most jobs. In 2002, 44% of U.S. jobs required medium-high digital skill levels. By 2016, 70% of jobs required good computer proficiency. A 2023 National Skills Coalition study shows that today, 92% of […]

As a business leader, you aim to recruit the best talent to build a team that can help you meet your growth goals. If your experiences are like those of most of your peers, you know this is easier said than done. Few candidates have the in-demand skills organizations need. When companies upgrade technology and […]

Recruiting has become challenging because there is a worldwide talent shortage of more than 85 million people, and many employees do not have the critical skills employers need. It is not unusual for companies to get hundreds of responses to a job posting and find that few applicants have the required skills. As a result, […]

The digital revolution has touched organizations in every industry. Computer skills are now a “must have” instead of a “nice to have” for most jobs. About 20 years ago, 44% of U.S. jobs required medium-high digital skill levels. Fifteen years later, 70% of jobs required good computer proficiency. A 2023 National Skills Coalition study shows […]

According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) survey, 65% of business leaders say attracting and retaining top employees is one of their top business challenges, and another NAM study forecasts that 2.1 million manufacturing jobs will go unfilled by 2030 due to a lack of qualified talent. Since the hiring environment has become so […]

Manufacturing is becoming increasingly automated. Over 2.7 million industrial robots are used in manufacturing and production facilities worldwide. These include fixed robotic arms, moving cobots (collaborative robots), and autonomous vehicles that move materials and finished goods. Nevertheless, humans are still needed to perform many jobs, and employers struggle to find qualified workers. According to the […]

Manufacturers are struggling to fill essential jobs. According to a National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) survey, 65% of business leaders say attracting and retaining top employees is one of their top business challenges. Businesses are having difficulty recruiting qualified candidates because there is a shortage of applicants with the needed manufacturing skills. During the past […]

Job aptitude tests are critical for organizations that want to improve performance. According to the Harvard Business Review, top companies are over 40% more productive than their nearest competitors and have operating margins 30% to 50% higher than their competitors. Hiring and placing the right people in the right jobs ensures operational efficiency. Unfortunately, this is […]