United States: Personality Tests: Proceed With Caution
Roughly 30% of all companies, including big names like Wal*Mart and General Motors, subject their applicants and employees to some sort of personality test. Judicial decisions, however, illustrate the risks employers assume by using and relying on such tests for employment decisions. This article surveys the use of personality tests historically, their purported benefits to employers, and the potential liability associated with the tests. [BNET … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Author: Kathryn Davis | Source: “Morrison & Foerster LLP” | Subjects: Human Resources, Legal