Industrial and organizational psychology

Globalization Partners Deepens Leadership Team with Appointment of Richa Gupta as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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BOSTON, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Globalization Partners, which simplifies global remote team building by making it fast and easy for companies to hire anyone, anywhere within minutes via its global employment platform, today announced that Richa Gupta has been appointed Chief People Officer. This new role will be central to the company's growth strategy as it continues to expand its strong global team to meet the needs of the trillion dollar-plus remote work industry. Gupta brings over 20 years of robust experience with technology firms, with a focus on managing HR for global, complex organizations that are undergoing growth transformations and defining industries.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Globalization Partners , which simplifies global remote team building by making it fast and easy for companies to hire anyone, anywhere within minutes via its global employment platform, today announced that Richa Gupta has been appointed Chief People Officer.
  • "I am thrilled with the addition of Richa to our executive team.
  • She is an inspiring people leader who is passionate about democratizing the global workforce," said Nicole Sahin, Globalization Partners' Chief Executive Officer and Founder, who created the EOR industry in 2012.
  • As Chief People Officer of Globalization Partners, I will continue my journey in being a mission-driven, people-first business leader with an HR hat.

New research from Microsoft Surface reveals how 'productivity anxiety' is overwhelming Brits as society starts to resurface from restrictions

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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The research also revealed that almost three quarters (72%) of Brits are showing signs of unhealthy perfectionism.

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  • The research also revealed that almost three quarters (72%) of Brits are showing signs of unhealthy perfectionism.
  • "As restrictions have eased there is a sense of optimism and excitement for the upcoming festivities and getting back to old routines.
  • However, there is clearly an underlying anxiety rooted in productivity weighing in the background for many of us."
  • She also investigates the mental wellbeing of individuals in educational and professional environments to promote better mental health and recovery strategies.

AIIR Consulting Welcomes Leadership Behavior Change Expert Andrew Smith to its Leadership Team

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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"We are thrilled that Andrew has decided to join the AIIR leadership team," said AIIR Founder and CEO Dr. Jonathan Kirschner. "His expertise, positive energy, and inspired approach to learning design, are all qualities that make him a great fit for the AIIR culture. As we move into the next phase of delivering premium leadership services at scale, we are laser-focused on building comprehensive leadership solutions that integrate executive assessment, coaching, L&D, team effectiveness, and cutting-edge technologies -- designed to solve some of the most intractable leadership challenges that organizations have ever faced."

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AIIR Consulting, a global provider of premium coaching and leadership development solutions, today announced that Andrew Smith has joined AIIR as Head of Leadership Development.
  • Prior to joining AIIR, Smith held leadership positions at the NeuroLeadership Institute and was a Senior Solutions Designer at MindGym.
  • "AIIR believes leaders are the key to igniting positive change in the world," said Smith.
  • "We are thrilled that Andrew has decided to join the AIIR leadership team," said AIIR Founder and CEO Dr. Jonathan Kirschner.

Purple Appoints Jack Roddy as Chief People Officer

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Monday, October 25, 2021
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"Jack Roddy brings a wealth of culture and organizational development experience to Purple after decades of working with highly respected brands," stated Purple CEO, Joe Megibow.

Key Points: 
  • "Jack Roddy brings a wealth of culture and organizational development experience to Purple after decades of working with highly respected brands," stated Purple CEO, Joe Megibow.
  • Roddy has over 25 years of experience in human resources and organization development for many of the world's best-known brands.
  • Most recently, Jack was the Chief People Office for VASA Fitness, a fast-growing health and wellness company headquartered in Orem, Utah.
  • Serving as Chief People Officer for both publicly traded and private equity companies, Roddy has a proven track record creating sustainable change.

PSI Talent Management Acquires OPRA Psychology Group

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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GLENDALE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The talent management business unit at PSI strengthens its leadership position in the global talent solutions market with the acquisition of OPRA Psychology Group, a specialist team of business psychologists and HR professionals based in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • GLENDALE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The talent management business unit at PSI strengthens its leadership position in the global talent solutions market with the acquisition of OPRA Psychology Group, a specialist team of business psychologists and HR professionals based in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.
  • The OPRA team brings with them strong leadership and expertise in the talent assessment and development space.
  • "The team at OPRA share our passion for science and innovative technology, and we're thrilled to welcome the OPRA team to PSI."
  • Paul Englert, Managing Director at OPRA commented,"We could not be more excited to join the PSI team.

PSI Talent Management Acquires OPRA Psychology Group

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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GLENDALE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The talent management business unit at PSI strengthens its leadership position in the global talent solutions market with the acquisition of OPRA Psychology Group, a specialist team of business psychologists and HR professionals based in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • OPRA Psychology Group grows PSI's presence in the APAC region, expanding PSI's global footprint and team of I/O Psychologists and experts in talent management
    GLENDALE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The talent management business unit at PSI strengthens its leadership position in the global talent solutions market with the acquisition of OPRA Psychology Group, a specialist team of business psychologists and HR professionals based in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.
  • The OPRA team brings with them strong leadership and expertise in the talent assessment and development space.
  • "The team at OPRA share our passion for science and innovative technology, and we're thrilled to welcome the OPRA team to PSI."
  • Paul Englert, Managing Director at OPRA commented,"We could not be more excited to join the PSI team.

Talview Announces New Chief I/O Psychologist, Dr. Fred Rafilson, to Spearhead Its Vision of Bias-Free, AI-Powered Talent Measurement

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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With Dr. Rafilson's expertise, Talview will significantly enhance its industry-leading AI-powered assessments portfolio and help to deliver the highest level of talent intelligence and measurement to enterprises while ensuring EEOC and OFCCP compliance.

Key Points: 
  • With Dr. Rafilson's expertise, Talview will significantly enhance its industry-leading AI-powered assessments portfolio and help to deliver the highest level of talent intelligence and measurement to enterprises while ensuring EEOC and OFCCP compliance.
  • He has also published over 30 employment exams that assess cognitive abilities, skills, motivation, attitudes, and personality traits.
  • Dr. Rafilson's addition will allow Talview to diversify its assessment offerings further and make talent management at enterprises more effective, efficient, and equitable.
  • "Talview is on the cutting-edge of applying AI and psychometrics to better predict which candidates will be successful employees," said Dr. Rafilson .

Ahold Delhaize announces it is appointing Natalia Wallenberg as new Chief Human Resources Officer

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Zaandam, the Netherlands, September 30, 2021 Ahold Delhaize announces today that it is appointing Natalia Wallenberg as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Zaandam, the Netherlands, September 30, 2021 Ahold Delhaize announces today that it is appointing Natalia Wallenberg as Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Natalia Wallenberg will join Ahold Delhaize from Syngenta Group, a global agricultural technology business with more than 49,000 associates, working across 90 geographic markets, generating $23 billion in sales.
  • Frans Muller, CEO Ahold Delhaize, said: I am excited to have Natalia join my Executive Committee as Global CHRO.
  • Natalia Wallenberg said I am thrilled to join Ahold Delhaize, with its focus on health and sustainability, inclusivity, and value for customers.

HR Tech Firm Clovers Launches Flagship Product, Delivering Objective, Unbiased Candidate Interviews

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Sharon Hunt, Clovers Head of Product added, "Clovers shines a light on, and helps improve, the part of the recruiting process that has, until now, been a black box -- the interview itself. Through this transparency, we're helping to ensure interviews are standardized across candidates. This delivers fairness and enriches the decision-making process by allowing the team to re-examine interview moments rather than relying on memory."

Key Points: 
  • Tenn. & LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clovers (www.clovers.ai), a human resources technology firm leveraging interview intelligence to improve interviewing and hiring practices, today announced the launch of its flagship product -- Clovers.
  • The Clovers product delivers on each of these promises, delivering meaningful results for clients," said Jason Nazar, co-founder and co-chair of Clovers.
  • The launch of Clovers comes on the heels of the HR tech firm raising $15 million in seed funding.
  • Founded and built by HR tech veterans from Cornerstone and Comparably, and led by an executive team with deep HR tech, SaaS and product experience, Clovers is focused on making interviewing better for both organizations and candidates.

Modern Hire Reveals New Research on the Effectiveness of Social Media in Hiring

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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"Social media is increasingly being leveraged in the hiring process without much policy or guidance around it," said Eric Sydell, Ph.D. and EVP of Innovation at Modern Hire.

Key Points: 
  • "Social media is increasingly being leveraged in the hiring process without much policy or guidance around it," said Eric Sydell, Ph.D. and EVP of Innovation at Modern Hire.
  • While using social media as a hiring tool can be an innovative way to engage with candidates, it can also introduce bias into the hiring process.
  • As an alternative to leveraging social media in the hiring process, Modern Hire's research suggests that recruiters should focus on using unbiased hiring practices that start with quality data, as well as predictive hiring tools that are validated and fair.
  • For more information and to download Modern Hire's new research report, What Does the Science Say: Social Media in Hiring, visit: https://modernhire.com/what-does-the-science-say-social-media-in-hiring/ .