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Congratulations to HumRRO's David Dorsey who co-authored the chapter, "Sourcing," with Matt Allen in the recently published, "Becoming a Talent Magnet: Lessons from the Field on Attracting and Recruiting Great People." In their chapter, Dr. Dorsey and Dr. Allen detail sourcing and how to do it effectively and efficiently using practical, proven tactics and strategies culled from top recruiters, researchers, and recruiting analytic specialists. Readers also come away with a checklist for building a sourcing plan and system. Edited by Mark Morris, "Becoming a Talent Magnet," was published by Oxford University Press and is part of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Professional Practice Series. It also features insightful contributions by Rob Ployhart, William Shepherd, Valerie Streets, Alexis Fink, Tanya Delany, PhD, Jay Steffensmeier, Deborah K. Ford, and Talya Bauer. Purchase the book directly through SIOP to receive a 30% discount: https://lnkd.in/eYwDCNwH #Sourcing #TalentManagement #WorkforcePlanning #Recruiting #IOPsychology

NEW blog by HumRRO Chief Scientist Arthur Thacker, "Measure Twice, Cut Once: High-Stakes Educational Assessments, Rigorous Quality Assurance is a Must." Anyone who has ever taken a test when the stakes are high—to get a job, promotion or certification, to graduate from high school, to enter college or the military, or to become a citizen—understands the importance of accurate test scores. Quality assurance (QA) is essential for decision-makers who should be able to trust the information they are given. As Dr. Thacker writes, "Our QA quality processes should be rigorous enough to merit that trust. Independent replication is one of the strongest methods of QA for psychometric processing and should be standard practice for any assessment program." Read Dr. Thacker's full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eRfGwgsp #Assessment #QualityAssurance #TestScores #EducationalMeasurement #Psychometrics

We have been a proud partner of Urban Alliance's High School Internship Program since 2019 and always enjoy welcoming local high school seniors as paid interns, who spend eight months building workplace skills, getting hands-on experience in multiple disciplines, and being mentored by staff. We want to congratulate our 2023-2024 intern, Kimberly Delgadillo, for successfully completing her UA internship at HumRRO! Kimberly impressed us all by how quickly she learned and adeptly took on a wide array of tasks and improved on them. She contributed across many different departments while at HumRRO, and we know whatever path she chooses post-high school, she will be successful! HumRRO's partnernship with Urban Alliance is one of the many ways we give back to society and the community. Learn more about UA programs and how you can help high school students gain professional skills and work experience in the DC Metro area, Baltimore, Chicago, or Detroit: https://lnkd.in/eZ8NFCp2 #HumRROGivesBack #internships #mentoring #highschool

#IPAC2024 is in full swing in New Orleans! Tomorrow afternoon, Lance Anderson will Chair the discussion, "Organizational Health Assessment: Big and Easy?" with panelists Matt Brown (HumRRO), Martha Hennen (FDIC), and Kathy Stewart (U.S. Customs and Border Protection). The panel will discuss efforts to measure organizational health in public sector agencies. HumRRO is also a proud sponsor of the IPAC Conference! https://lnkd.in/exubSe-Q   #IPAC24 #IOPsych #OrganizationalHealth #OHA #PublicSector IPAC: International Personnel Assessment Council

#IPAC2024 Join HumRRO next week at the IPAC: International Personnel Assessment Council Annual Conference in New Orleans! On Tuesday, Lance Anderson will Chair the discussion, "Organizational Health Assessment: Big and Easy?" with panelists Matt Brown (HumRRO), Martha Hennen (FDIC), and Kathy Stewart (U.S. Customs and Border Protection). The panel will discuss efforts to measure organizational health in public sector agencies. HumRRO is also a proud sponsor of the IPAC Conference! https://lnkd.in/g8T_qE-a #IPAC24 #IOPsych #OrganizationalHealth #OHA #PublicSector

#IPAC2024 Join HumRRO next week at the IPAC: International Personnel Assessment Council Annual Conference in New Orleans! On Sunday, Maura Burke, PhD, will conduct a pre-conference workshop, "Building Effective Assessment Programs: Best Practices for Developing Various Item Types," with Hogan Assessment's Greg Haudek. The workshop will provide best practices on writing effective items commonly used in selection programs, as well as give participants the opportunity to practice developing these types of items and receive feedback from experts in assessment development. The session will end with a discussion on the future of item development, including how AI is being used in traditional human item development processes. HumRRO is also a proud sponsor of the IPAC Conference! https://lnkd.in/g8T_qE-a #Assessments #Selection #Hiring #ItemWriting #IOPsych #AI #IPAC24

HumRRO had the pleasure of hosting a dozen students enrolled in George Mason University's Early Identification Program last Thursday! Since 1987, EIP has given first-generation students opportunities to achieve their goals of higher education and to thrive in academic environments. The students' "Shadow Day" at HumRRO began with a tour of our Alexandria HQ. They then broke off into smaller group sessions with HumRRO staff to participate in career-specific activities and learn what it's like to work in applied research, IT, graphic design, contracts, and human resources as well as the path to those careers. The group came back together for lunch to mingle with staff and share their EIP experiences and hopes and plans for the future. Special thanks to GMU's Afra Ahmad and HumRRO's Teresa Bui and Karla Castillo-Guerra for organizing the event. And to HumRRO staff Nathaniel Burgess, Albert Cal, Jason Cidras, Shannon Frank, Lana Farah, Juliana Freire, Coleman Gentry, MSIOP, Olga Golovkina, Tim McGonigle, Emily (Rost) McKissick, Ph.D., Rob Minjock, Ph.D., Dea Mulolli, PhD, Rae Powell, and Sofia S. for sharing their career journeys with the students. HumRRO is dedicated to advancing science, society, and the profession through its work and volunteer service. We were honored to participate in GMU's EIP and look forward to seeing what these incredible students achieve in the future! #HumRROGivesBack #CareerDay #EIP #GMU #Education City of Alexandria, Virginia Fairfax County Government

HumRRO is GROWING and hiring PSYCHOMETRICIANS! Come contribute to our award-winning culture and collaborate with top experts in the field! Competitive salary and benefits, including generous 403(b) matching and PTO as well as #hybridwork arrangements. We provide #IOPsychologists, #Psychometricians, #QuantitativeAnalysts, and #Researchers the opportunity to grow as well as support for your innovative work. Just bring your passion, we’ll provide the opportunity! Learn more about working at HumRRO: https://lnkd.in/dNDyZaf5 See our current openings, including this senior psychometrician/quantitative analyst position: https://lnkd.in/gV4pd3pz #TopWorkplaces #Hiring #Careers #Jobs #IOPsych

Nice feature on HumRRO's Emily (Rost) McKissick, Ph.D., who serves on the Board of the PTCMW (Personnel Testing Council of Metropolitan Washington). Emily helps organize engaging and educational events for #IOPsych professionals and students and currently serves as the PTCMW Webmaster after a term as Vice President. Thanks, Emily, for contributing to the advancement of science and the profession--core values at HumRRO--through this great organization! PTCMW Webmaster

From all of us at HumRRO, we hope you have a safe and happy Fourth of July celebration tomorrow! 🇺🇸🦅🌟 #July4th #IndependenceDay #FourthofJuly