Author: Hogan Assessments

To boost engagement, leaders must learn to behave better

To engage employees effectively, businesses need to understand what makes them tick, and to boost leaders’ emotional intelligence, says Professor Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Scientific data clearly indicate that employee engagement drives organisational profitability; nonetheless, only a minority of employees in most organizations are engaged. Indeed, the evidence suggests that disengagement is not just the norm, but… Read more »

The Economy of Human Nature

Adam Smith, author of An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (aka The Wealth of Nations), is considered the father of modern economics. Since its publication in 1776, The Wealth of Nations has influenced virtually all modern economists and, to some extent, much of western philosophy. Smith argued that unregulated… Read more »

Star Performers vs. Effective Team Performance

Written by Dr. Robert Hogan and Dr. Kimberly Nei In a fascinating and counter-intuitive paper, two Harvard economists (Housman and Minor) suggest that it makes better financial sense not to hire toxic workers than to hire star performers. Toxic workers engage in theft, property damage, sexual harassment, and workplace violence and destroy the culture of… Read more »

2015 Hogan Research Compilation

The Hogan Research Division is constantly hard at work advancing the science of personality. We present a compilation of all the research projects, studies, presentations, and reviews from 2015.

2015 Hogan Publications

Hogan’s scientific foundation and commitment to research distinguishes us from the competition. Each year, Hogan and our affiliates publish works that contribute to the knowledge and development of Hogan assessments and the field of personality and psychology. These publications build the Hogan brand and allow us to better serve our clients worldwide.

Talent Quarterly publishes The Dark Side Issue

  It may be the secret of our of success or the root of all evil, but the dark side of our personality fundamentally shapes who we are as leaders. The latest issue of Talent Quarterly focuses on how this dark side can create brilliant success or tragic failure. The world-class lineup of authors in… Read more »

2016 Hogan Certification Schedule

We’re pleased to announce our 2016 certification schedule. The Hogan Assessment Certification Workshop and Advanced Interpretation Workshop are tailored for executive coaches, HR directors or generalists, organizational development or training professionals, and industrial/organizational psychologists looking to become certified in the administration, interpretation, and implementation of Hogan assessments.

Hogan Announces 2015 GSD Award Recipient

Dr. Joyce Hogan’s business philosophy was simple: get stuff done. It’s because of this approach that our organization experiences continued success year after year. In honor of Joyce’s legacy, we’re proud to announce that this year’s recipient of the Joyce Hogan GSD Award, an annual award given to the Hogan employee who most closely embodies… Read more »