Xobin HR Awards 2026

Dr. James Hsiao

James has spent over a decade building hiring and promotional assessment systems that are psychometrically precise, legally defensible and fair. Grounded in research on prejudice and bias, he sets the standard for equitable public sector selection. Co-founded and leads the City of Los Angeles R&D team, applying I/O psychology to make public sector hiring more efficient and position the City as an industry leader. He studies emerging trends like employee AI readiness and partners with other major cities on shared hiring challenges.

Head of Research & Development

City of Los Angeles

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2026 Certificate of recognition

Certificate of recognition for Dr. James Hsiao, Xobin HR Awards 2026