The Predictive Index

🧠 Trivia time! Our recent report surveyed over 200 business leaders.

🎮 Welcome to the HR Retention Quest! September Surge survivors, your next mission awaits! Can you unlock the secrets of employee retention? Let's play! [QUEST START] 1️⃣ You've made a great hire! To keep them engaged, you: A) Offer mentorship and a career path B) Install an office ping pong table C) Hope for the best 2️⃣ Onboarding day! To set them up for success, you: A) Provide an interactive orientation B) Hand them a dusty binder labeled "Procedures circa 1995" C) Tell them to shadow Bob (he's OOO) 3️⃣ It's been 3 months. To promote well-being, you: A) Conduct a 90-day check-in B) Introduce "voluntary" 6 AM Yoga (Attendance Noted) C) Assume they figured it all out [QUEST END] How'd you do? 🥇 Mostly A's: Retention Rockstar! 🥈 Mostly B's: On the right track. 🥉 Mostly C's: Apologize to your team. No matter your score, there's always room to grow. Dive into our latest blog for expert strategies on nurturing top talent: https://bit.ly/3TMWKde

👻 Happy first day of spooky season! 👻 What's the scariest thing you've seen at work? We'll go first: Leaders trying to manage without behavioral insights. Your turn!

It’s International Podcast Day 🎧🎙️ What’s your favorite podcast? We’ll go first. We’ve been pretty busy lately binging Lead the People, hosted by our very own Matty P—but you might know him better as Matt Poepsel, PhD , Godfather of Talent Optimization. 👑 In a recent episode, Matt teamed up with Bonnie Dilber to share some serious HR wisdom, featuring major mic drop moments. You can't skip this one. Why? Oh, we’re glad you asked! Here’s what they discussed: 🤖 Keeping hiring human 🌱 Aligning with Gen Z’s needs 🏢 Job market expectations vs. reality If you missed it, now’s your chance to catch up! You can listen anywhere you find podcasts.

Our recent report identified four key goals that business leaders want to improve in their meetings

What do all Reference Profiles have in common? They perform best when meetings match their work style. Our State of Talent Optimization report confirms this. We surveyed 200+ HR professionals, and here’s what they’re prioritizing: 🎯 51% want better meetings ➕ 26% want more meetings ➖ 23% want fewer meetings 📝 11% want better documentation So how do you decide which of these goals is right for you? By understanding your team. Got a group that thrives on discussion? Add more meetings. Leading a team that needs time to think? Block off focus time. Tailor meetings to your team’s needs, and watch them improve. Curious how else leaders are elevating culture? Dive into our report: https://bit.ly/4gqjbyA Then tell us in the comments what you wish you could say in meetings 👇

Juggling the needs of executives, managers, employees, and candidates can’t be that hard, right? Well, we hate to disappoint, but if that ☝️ is how you think about HR, you’re sorely mistaken. HR is the central force holding everyone together. Without them, your culture crumbles—and so does your business. Oh! Now you're interested? Luckily, Matt Poepsel, PhD has a webinar coming up on October 9 at 2 PM ET that tells you EXACTLY how to… Actually, I’ll let him explain. Check out what insights he has planned for you in the video below. 👇 Oh! And don't forget to register: https://bit.ly/3Bl1XCm

We spend a lot of time in waiting rooms—at the doctor’s, dentist’s, and of course- in virtual meetings. Whether virtual or physical, waiting rooms can stir up anxiety, and no one wants that before an important meeting! So, we thought it’d be fun to add a little flair to the otherwise empty space while waiting for the host to start a meeting. ✨🤭 Our new custom Zoom waiting rooms do just that by featuring insights into the Reference Profile of who you’re meeting. This not only eases the waiting experience but also helps you understand and connect better with the person on the other side. This is one more way to help everyone show up authentically, and we’re excited to be part of that. 🎉 Check out this blog from Senior Brand Manager Steve Messina to get your custom waiting room and see how it can enhance your meetings. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eu0ND6

Does everyone hate their boss? It sure feels like at least 57% do! We say that because in our survey of 200+ HR professionals, 57% said people leave because of their manager. It’s no secret: friction with managers drives people away. But here’s the real secret—HR can step in and fix this. We train individual contributors to excel in their roles. So why don’t we also train them to be great managers? When managers start with the right tools, training, and ongoing development, everyone wins. Wondering if your managers are set up for success? See what other HR leaders are saying: https://bit.ly/4gqjbyA

🧠 Trivia time! Our recent report surveyed over 200 business leaders.