It’s that time of year again – the time when nearly half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions. These resolutions are typically focused on things like losing weight, getting organized, and saving money.

“People are our greatest asset.” It seems we have heard CEOs and organizational leaders say this countless times. These individuals proclaim that their organization would not be successful without its talented workforce.

Organizations of all types and size are increasingly tracking metrics to inform decisions, assess progress, and forecast future needs. For example, corporations often track expenses, sales, and headcount while non-profits track overhead, donations, and people served.

In my last post I outlined the evidence for effective employee interviews. Utilizing evidence-based, structured interviewing techniques is proven to help hire better employees.