Dr. Melissa Tarantola
Dr. Melissa Tarantola
Psychologist

Dr. Tarantola received her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Missouri. Her expertise is in motivation, psychological safety, psychometrics, and addiction.

Statistical and Research Standards for Vetting HR Analytics Tools

This final installment of our series outlines the minimum statistical standards HR teams should demand from vendors. If the research fails to meet these criteria, you could be basing high-stakes decisions on fundamentally flawed data.
This final installment of our series outlines the minimum statistical standards HR teams should demand from vendors. If the research fails to meet these criteria, you could be basing high-stakes decisions on fundamentally flawed data.

How to Judge the Quality of an Employee Analytics Tool by Its Content

The smallest details in an assessment's design—the response options and the wording of the questions—have the largest impact on data quality.
The smallest details in an assessment's design—the response options and the wording of the questions—have the largest impact on data quality.

The Basics of Employee Assessment Tools: What Every HR Team Needs to Know

Don't risk flawed HR decisions. Learn the essential psychometric concepts—validity, reliability, and error—used to judge high-quality employee analytics tools. Demand rigorous ethical and reporting standards to ensure your assessments are actionable, accurate, and trustworthy.
Don't risk flawed HR decisions. Learn the essential psychometric concepts—validity, reliability, and error—used to judge high-quality employee analytics tools. Demand rigorous ethical and reporting standards to ensure your assessments are actionable, accurate, and trustworthy.

6 Ways Japan Can Create Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Japan has unique cultural vulnerabilities when it comes to psychological safety in the workplace. But here are six ways they can be overcome.
Japan has unique cultural vulnerabilities when it comes to psychological safety in the workplace. But here are six ways they can be overcome.