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Practical articles on skills-based hiring, assessments, proctoring and recruiting operations from the Xobin team.
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The Basic Aptitude Test – Best Friend or Worst Enemy?
Is the basic aptitude test a recruiter's best friend or worst enemy? A look at its benefits, limits and how to use it the right way.
Best Practices HR Should Adopt for Securing Remote Workforce Data
A data security checklist for remote workers, covering devices, networks, passwords and policies to protect company information.
Why Enterprises Are Embracing Online Assessment Systems for Hiring and Workforce Development
Why enterprises are switching to online assessment systems for scale, security, consistency and data-driven hiring across locations.
7 Remote Working Mistakes Costing Your Business
Common remote working mistakes that hurt productivity and team culture, and practical fixes for managers and remote employees alike.
The 5 Essential Drivers of Employee Engagement
Discover the essential drivers of employee engagement, from recognition and growth to leadership, and how HR can strengthen each one.
Top Remote Work Collaboration Tools For Distributed Teams
The best remote work collaboration tools for communication, project management and file sharing to keep distributed teams aligned.
How Remote Work Will Change Recruitment
How remote work is changing recruitment, from global talent pools and virtual interviews to online assessments and new hiring norms.
100+ Remote Work Statistics for 2022
Key remote work statistics on productivity, adoption, employee preferences and hiring trends that HR leaders need to know right now.
What is Bulk Hiring? A Complete Guide for Growing Companies
A guide to mastering bulk hiring, with steps to plan, source, assess and onboard large groups of candidates fast without losing quality.
How To Plan and Implement Mass Recruitment
The ultimate guide to mass hiring: plan, source, screen and onboard large candidate volumes quickly with the right process and tools.
Guide to Implement Pre Employment Screening and Testing Software
A step-by-step guide to implementing pre-employment screening and testing software, from setup and test design to team adoption.
Types of Pre-Employment Assessments and When to Use Each One
The main types of pre-employment assessments, including skills, aptitude, personality and integrity tests, and when to use each one.
Buyers Guide to Choosing Pre-employment Testing Software
A checklist to evaluate pre-employment testing software, covering test library, proctoring, integrations, reporting and pricing.
The Future of Work: Remote, Hybrid, and In-Office
A look at the future of work, from AI and automation to remote work and skills-first hiring, and what it means for HR and teams.
Psychometric Testing vs Structured Interviews: Which is Better for Hiring?
Psychometric testing vs structured interviews: how they compare on validity, bias and cost, and how to use both for better hires.