Workforce Insights
Practical workforce guidance.Written for employers.
Articles by John P. Beck, Jr. that explain what is changing, why it matters, and what leaders can do next.
Workforce Insights by John P. Beck, Jr.
What is changing. Why it matters. What to do next.
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Assessment compliance13
Pass/Fail Hiring Assessments: Legal Risks and Better Practices
What federal guidance actually says about cutoff scores, adverse impact, validation, accommodations, ranking, and the limits of percentage-match scores.
Assessment science14
Normative vs. Ipsative Assessment Models: What Is the Difference?
A practical, research-backed explanation of normative and ipsative scoring, forced-choice formats, job relevance, and what employers should ask before using an assessment.