Getting Assessment Advice from ChatGPT

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake discuss a hot topic that is sure to impact the assessment industry: people seeking assessment advice from ChatGPT. It’s widely known by now that AI and large language models like Chat GPT have a wide range of useful applications, such as drafting emails, writing essays, summarizing information, and creating efficiencies in the workplace. But how good are these tools at giving people advice on how to respond to items on a personality assessment? 

An Inside Look at Hogan Feedback

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Kelsey Klausing, Hogan’s director of solutions partners, to take an inside look at delivering feedback for Hogan’s assessments. To do so, Kelsey simulates a Hogan feedback session with Blake as the subject using his actual Hogan results.

What Makes Hogan Different?

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake talk about what makes Hogan different from other assessments. In an industry that has been flooded with new products, technologies, and assessments hitting the market on what seems like a daily basis, not all providers are created equal.

The Psychology of Sleep

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Zlatan Krizan, PhD, a professor of psychology at Iowa State University, to talk about the psychology of sleep and its relation to personality. More specifically, we discuss how lost sleep and circadian misalignment impact our thoughts and behaviors.

Investor Personality

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by world-renowned psychologist, Dr. Adrian Furnham, to talk about how personality impacts the stock market, particularly when it comes to investment decisions and also the characteristics of those who choose to participate and those who do not. 

A New Frontier: The Dark Side of the Entrepreneurial Economy

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Peter Harms, PhD, professor of management at the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business, to talk about the likely convergence of two societal trends. The first trend is that the global workforce is increasingly shifting to an entrepreneurial economy with more independence and autonomy. The second is the increase in mental health issues and personality disorders. The outcome of this convergence is currently unknown, but a recent paper authored by Peter and his colleagues offers a deeper look at what this might look like, which we discuss in this episode. 

Read the full paper here.

Skills-Based Hiring: Future-Proofing Your Talent Strategy

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Erin Lazarus, Hogan’s Senior Director of Business Development, to discuss skills-based hiring, which has become increasingly important in today’s rapidly evolving work environment. The vast majority of global executives understand how crucial it is to have a skills-based hiring strategy grounded in data to thrive in this digital world. However, most organizations don’t have the data required to make well-informed hiring decisions. In this episode, Erin explains why skills-based hiring is so important and outlines the steps organizations can take to implement a more robust talent acquisition strategy. 

2023 Derailers of the Year

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake continue their annual, end-of-year tradition by breaking down the top derailers of the year. 

Culture Matters

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Hogan’s Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Krista Pederson, and Hogan Senior Consultant, Anne-Marie Paiement, PhD, to discuss personality differences across cultures. For instance, do different types of leaders emerge in different markets? Also, what does it mean for cross-border business and international resource management? This episode addresses these very important questions and so much more.

Are Generations Really That Different?

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake take a look at generational differences through the lens of decades of Hogan data. It’s easy for one to assume that Baby Boomers differ significantly from Gen Z. Even Gen X-ers might consider themselves quite different from their millennial counterparts. But are these generations really that different?