Announcement: New Specialized Training Available
Profiles Asia Pacific already offers numerous selection assessments, but this month we are proud to announce a release of specialized training programs to our repertoire! The following assessments can be conducted online by participants as a prerequisite to their specialized training. The following are available as of August 2015. Please contact us for more information. Learning Profilesâą & Assessments Coaching Effectiveness Profile Communication Effectiveness Profile Creativity & Innovation Profile Customer Service Commitment Profile Diversity & [...]
Office Culture: Should Companies Allow Virtual Workdays?
The virtual workday is becoming more common in today's fast-paced workforce, where many of your employees may have to do tasks outside of the office or simply work better from their home offices. Below are some pros and cons of virtual workdays to help you determine whether they are right for your company. Pros of Virtual Workdays Reduces overhead costs - Your business won't have to purchase as many desks if you instate a desk [...]
Train the Trainer Series: Developing Your Training Programs
Join us on August 6 to 7 for our Train the Trainer Series: Developing Your Training Program workshop. This course is designed for practitioners new to the field of instructional system design, or those wanting to apply the latest best practices to their course designs. Register Now Training is an essential element of development in any organization. Being knowledgeable and continuing to learn throughout your career can make you a very valuable asset. We also know that training [...]
39th Annual PMAP Awards
The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) is a professional, non-profit organization for the HR industry. The PMAP Awards Program was established in 1977 to recognize outstanding achievers within the industry with exceptional leadership and professionalism that sets them and their corporations apart. The awards are presented annually based on achievements within the year and are made possible by the PMAP Board of Trustees and Awards Committee. This year, the awards will be hosted [...]
Why Youâre Failing at Recruiting Really Good Candidates
How many times has a recruiter uttered the words, âIâm looking for a really good candidate for this position?â Itâs an interesting phrase for several reasons. First, no recruiter would ever say, âIâm looking for a mediocre candidate for this position.â Second, if every recruiter is looking for really good candidates, itâs safe to assume that actually finding them must be very difficult, simply given the competition. And third, really good candidates are very likely [...]