In this episode, hosts Mike Callen and Jenny Arnez of Biddle Consulting Group's TestGenius podcast, address common concerns and misconceptions about testing in recruitment. They explain that many elements of the hiring process are inherently tests, distinguish between subjective and objective measures, and discuss the importance of ensuring tests' validity and consistency with business necessity. The hosts highlight the benefits of using skill and ability tests, personality tests and situational judgment tests to improve hiring effectiveness, employee engagement, and defensibility. Real-world examples and detailed explanations reinforce the crucial role of testing in creating a fair and efficient recruitment process.

Notice:
This podcast is a presentation of Biddle Consulting Group, Inc., the publishers of TestGenius. The topics covered in this podcast are sometimes controversial, and pertain to an often-changing landscape. The opinions expressed of the hosts and guests are their own, and may not align with those of the organization for which they work. None of the conversation or resources shared on this podcast should be construed to be legal advice. As a best practice, if you have concerns over these issues or opinions expressed, you should explore them with an attorney or other expert.

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimers

00:55 Meet the Hosts

01:13 Today's Topic: You Say You Don't Test

02:21 Understanding TestGenius and Testing

03:39 The Importance of Skill and Ability Testing

04:16 Real-Life Conversations and Misconceptions

05:00 Point 1: Everything in Recruitment is a Test

05:45 Historical Context: Griggs vs. Duke Power

10:13 Job Postings and Adverse Impact

16:52 Job Applications and Adverse Impact

19:50 Various Types of Tests in Recruitment

26:15 Adverse Impact vs. Disparate Impact

28:45 Subjective vs. Objective Measures

31:42 Ensuring Fairness in the Hiring Process

32:08 The Role of Subjective Measures in Recruitment

34:15 The Importance of Optics in Recruitment

36:29 Work Sample Tests: Benefits and Realistic Job Previews

40:30 Ensuring Validity in Testing

44:15 The Critical Role of Paper Trails

50:21 Addressing Concerns About Testing

56:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources:
- TestGenius: www.testgenius.com
- Biddle Consulting Group: www.biddle.com
- CritiCall: www.criticall911.com

In this episode of 'Testing, Testing 1-2-3' by TestGenius and Biddle Consulting Group, hosts Jenny Arnez and Mike Callen discuss pre-employment testing and hiring best practices. They discuss a specific client case about Acme County's concerns regarding adverse impact in their hiring process, and explore essential concepts such as job analysis, validation processes, and the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures. They also shed light on content and criterion validation, and the importance of face validity in recruitment. Emphasizing the need for defensible and job-related cutoff scores, the episode provides actionable insights to create a fair, effective, and legally sound hiring process.

Resources mentioned:

• ioPredict: www.iopredict.com
• Uniform Guidelines: www.uniformguidelines.com
• TestGenius: www.TestGenius.com

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Testing, Testing 1-2-3
00:43 Today's Unique Episode Format
01:32 Client Scenario: Acme County's Hiring Concerns
02:26 Mike's Advice on Recruitment Consistency
05:19 The Importance of Job Analysis
09:05 Understanding Tests in the Recruitment Process
12:17 Addressing Adverse Impact in Hiring
18:37 Legal Guidelines and Validation Processes
20:33 TestGenius Validation Wizard Explained
28:02 Performance Differentiation in Testing
31:25 Sponsor Message
32:01 Holistic Recruitment Strategy
33:09 Defensibility and Utility in Recruitment
35:33 Validation Process and Its Importance
35:53 Technological Changes in Job Roles
37:26 Content Validity and Criterion Validity
40:34 Personality Tests and Criterion Validation
46:56 Face Validity in Testing
53:27 Multifaceted Testing Strategy
59:51 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Exploring Pay Equity: More Insights from Dr. Brian Marentette - Testing Testing 123 Podcast

In this episode of Testing, Testing 123, sponsored by TestGenius, hosts Jenny Arnez and Mike Callen are joined again by Dr. Brian Marentette from Berkshire Associates to delve into pay equity. The discussion covers the differences between software-driven and consultant-led pay equity analyses, potential pitfalls of each approach, and best practices for employers. The conversation also touches on job architecture, employee groupings, and legal considerations in pay equity. Brian provides valuable insights and practical advice on navigating the complexities of pay equity, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in fair compensation practices.

Resources Mentioned:

• Berkshire Associates: www.berkshireassociates.com
• Biddle Consulting Group: www.biddle.com
• Biddle Blog - Pay Equity Posts: www.biddle.com/blog/
• BCGi: www.bcginstitute.org
• TestGenius: www.TestGenius.com
• Dr. Brian Marentette's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brianmarentette
• SHRM: www.shrm.org
• World at Work: www.worldatwork.org
• US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: www.eeoc.gov

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:33 Diving into Pay Equity Analysis

00:54 Software vs. Consultant for Pay Equity

01:58 Challenges and Complexities in Pay Equity

06:43 Legal Considerations in Pay Equity

12:17 Best Practices for Pay Equity Analysis

19:16 Job Architecture and Grouping Employees

23:38 Resources and Final Thoughts