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Business meeting in a modern conference room, with silhouetted people around a long table at sunset.
by Chris Apps 26 May 2026
Poor hiring decisions do more than create mishires. Without a clear process, they can damage trust, invite claims of bias and expose the business.
Notebook page reading “Role Expectations” with a pen on a wooden desk
by Chris Apps 18 May 2026
Candidates need the truth about the role, the culture and the manager. Honest recruitment reduces mismatched expectations and costly mishires before they start.
Two people in business attire shaking hands across a white desk with paperwork and a keyboard.
by Chris Apps 12 May 2026
Resumes, interviews and reference checks all contain "noise" and error. Discover how stronger recruitment systems improve hiring accuracy and reduce mishires.
Pink book cover titled “The Small Big” with subtitle “small changes that spark big influence”
by Melody Jaimon 11 December 2025
Placing the interview last can significantly improve recruitment outcomes. Why changing your hiring process using evidence-based methods leads to better decisions.
Infographic on workplace success with blue and green circles, heading, and Fermion logo in lower right
by Melody Jaimon 25 November 2025
Learn why good hiring decisions and meeting employees’ core psychological needs are the foundation of workplace performance and retention.
Hand balancing male and female symbols on a scale, suggesting gender equality
by Melody Jaimon 18 November 2025
Men routinely overestimate their intelligence while women underestimate it, yet actual IQ is equal. These biases distort recruitment and see how testing fixes it.
R2-D2 droid standing on a rocky surface against a warm, blurred background
by Melody Jaimon 24 September 2025
AI-generated CVs and AI hiring tools are reshaping recruitment. Discover the impact of AI screening candidates, the risks to authenticity, and best practices for improving hiring outcomes.
Can all staff please clean up after themselves, on a light blue circular sign with Fermion logo
by Melody Jaimon 3 June 2025
A suggestion on how to get your staff to clean up the kitchen.
Woman in a white blouse reading a document while talking on a cellphone
by Melody Jaimon 15 February 2024
Some people are very good at giving unsuccessful candidate the bad news; however, I think it is safe to assume that many people find it a real challenge.