Erin Robinson, Author at Hogan Assessments

The Talent War: A Conversation with George Randle

Posted September 12, 2023 by Erin Robinson

An empty board room has cognac leather chairs circling a marble-topped conference table. Centered in the photo is a large-screen monitor against a marble wall panel. The conference room wall at the left of the frame is glass-paneled, whereas the wall at the right is paneled with alternating wood and white drywall or plaster. The room is brightly lit. The photo accompanies a blog post about talent acquisition strategies, executive coaching, and getting the right talent into the right seats.

When talent is your only true competitive advantage, you should base your talent acquisition strategy on personality data. Find out why here.

Managing Creative Teams

Posted August 25, 2023 by Erin Robinson

A diverse group of people stand around a wooden conference table, upon which they are reviewing several large pieces of paper. They appear to be working on a creative project together. The image accompanies a blog post about managing creative teams and competencies for leaders of creatives.

Managing creative teams takes special techniques. Learn how to build an environment that fosters creativity.

Redesigning the Annual Performance Review

Posted August 18, 2023 by Erin Robinson

A dark-skinned person with short natural hair gestures while speaking to a medium-skinned person with long, straight brown hair who is out of focus and facing away from the camera at the right of the frame. The dark-skinned person is wearing an ivory blazer over a white button-down shirt with a silk scarf, a rose-gold wristwatch, orange- or pink-tinted clear acrylic eyeglasses, and light blue fingernail polish. In front of them, a laptop and a glass of water sit on a white or gray conference table surface. The other person is wearing a long-sleeved peach blouse with the sleeves rolled up. They are resting their arms on the table. In one hand, they are holding a piece of paper. Their chin rests in their other hand as they look at the person speaking. Behind the person speaking is a brick wall. The photo accompanies a blog post about redesigning annual performance review conversations, so the implication is that the two people featured are engaged in a performance appraisal.

For one-third of employees, performance actually worsens after performance appraisals. But why? And what can be done to improve the performance review? Find out.

The Psychology of Patience

Posted August 14, 2023 by Erin Robinson

An analog clock against a canary yellow background. The clock is mint green with white numerals. Its hour arm is pointed at 12, and its minute arm is pointed betwee 11 and 12. It has no arm to measure seconds. The image accompanies a blog post about the psychology of patience and personality.

The psychology of patience suggests that patience might not be a virtue after all. Learn what it is and how to harness it to combat worrying.

The Psychology of Humility

Posted August 8, 2023 by Erin Robinson

A marble-framed mirror hangs on a beige wall. Next to it is a plant cutting in a vase. No human reflection is visible in the mirror. The photo accompanies a blog post about the psychology of humility.

Humility is a dimension of personality that is essential to understanding leadership performance. Here’s why.

Leadership in Africa: The Past, Present, and Future

Posted July 31, 2023 by Erin Robinson

An illustration of the African continent. The continent is white against a red circle on a black background. The image accompanies a blog post about leadership in Africa.

Three leadership development experts weigh in on the past, present, and future of leadership in Africa. Here’s what to expect.

Personality-Industry Alignment in Indonesia

Posted July 24, 2023 by Erin Robinson

An aerial photo of downtown Jakarta, Indonesia, at night accompanies a blog post about personality characteristics of the Indonesian workforce and personality-industry alignment

Find out how Experd used Hogan’s database of personality research to examine the relationship between personality and industry in Indonesia.

Why Assessment-Based Coaching Is Far Superior

Posted July 17, 2023 by Erin Robinson

Several seedlings and young plants sit atop a table. The seelings are in black plastic seedling containers, and the young plants are in biodegradable pots. The young plants are also supported with wooden stakes. The image of the seedlings and plants signifies using data and science-based processes to achieve growth outcomes. The image accompanies a blog post about assessment-based coaching.

Assessment-based coaching is superior to any other kind because it starts with data. Learn more about why this matters for coaches and talent.

Hogan Remains Committed to Equal Opportunity

Posted July 14, 2023 by Erin Robinson

A low-angle photo of the US Supreme Court building against a cloudy backdrop accompanies a statement about Hogan's position on a recent ruling that invalidated race-conscious admissions programs at colleges and universities. Hogan is committed to equal opportunity, irrespective of changes in affirmative action legislation.

At Hogan Assessments, we are completely committed to equal opportunity, irrespective of changes in affirmative action legislation.

Personality, Relationships, and the Psychology of Connection

Posted July 11, 2023 by Erin Robinson

A flock of colorful Fisher’s love birds are taking a bath and drinking from water surrounded by rocks and straw. The birds have green bodies, golden heads, and scarlet masks and beaks. One of the birds is flapping its wings forward and is suspended in the air whereas the others are perched around the water. The photo accompanies a blog post about the psychology of connection and compatibility, compatible personality characteristics, and how personality influences relationships.

Personality characteristics play a crucial role in determining our relationships. Learn more about compatible personality characteristics.

Author: Erin Robinson