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Why HR should care about data and what value it can bring us Decision-making based on data did feel harsh to many HR professionals. Now even those romantic ones understand that objective information is not replacing their gut feeling, but it at least gives them grip when making decisions in uncertain situations. In a world […]
Recognizing the problem and ways to move further away from unconscious bias in recruitment It’s not a problem that human beings are biased. The real problem is that the majority of people are not aware of this fact. The lack of diversity in companies is a widely discussed issue, with more than half of HR […]
How Matching Cognition and Work Can Reduce Job-related Burnout Risk Job-related burnout has become more than a buzzword in the professional world and for a good reason. Besides affecting someone’s mental health it touches both productivity and overall job satisfaction considerably. And it’s not limited to a few demographic groups. Among the groups most susceptible […]
A Sustainable Path to Talent Retention One of the key findings from recent employee development research by McKinsey (2022) indicates that 75% of workers are open to alternative career paths and growth opportunities within their current organizations. This revelation underscores the importance of investing in employee development as a potent tool for talent retention. In […]
The Power of Skills-Based Hiring for Diversity and Fresh Perspectives Over the last years, organizations have started to redefine their approach to talent acquisition. The concept of skills-based hiring is gaining momentum as companies recognize its potential to redesign not only their workforce but also their entire culture. In this blog post, we will delve […]
Leveraging neurodivergent thinkers for innovation and success by embracing cognitive diversity In today’s rapidly evolving world, where change is the only constant, organizations must adapt and thrive in order to stay ahead of the curve as a workforce. To navigate the complex challenges of the modern landscape, businesses need a diverse range of perspectives and […]
The Power of Cognitive Flexibility in Adapting to Change In a world that is constantly evolving, the ability to adapt to change has become a crucial skill for success. And at the core of this ability lies cognitive flexibility – the capacity to shift one’s thinking and behavior in response to new situations and challenges. […]
BrainsFirst launches Global Women Football Brain Index-project Today, BrainsFirst announced the launch of the Global Women’s Football Brain Index-project, ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The project is aimed at evaluating the cognitive abilities of female elite football players across the world and providing insights into the role of the brain in identifying and […]
Zero Talent Waste goals offers structural labor market solution Almost 6 out of 10 vacancies are not filled or are only filled with difficulty. That is what the UWV concludes from a survey among more than 4,500 employers. Never before has the labor market been so stuck. The old solutions? Extend the vacancy, play with […]
Do I have your attention? Great! Then let me tell you something about attention and how measuring it can provide insights into someone’s performance at work. Nowadays our attention is often tested to its limits as we are continuously bombarded with massive amounts of information. Finding the right information sometimes seems like finding a needle […]
We are all time travelers. Each day, we make thousands of short trips into the future. Not physically as with the DeLorean from back to the future, but within our minds in a time machine called anticipation. But how does this anticipation time traveling machine really help us in our daily life activities? What is […]
“This summer will be my summer!” is what you told yourself after the December feeding frenzies. Now it’s the New Year and you are making the resolution to get in shape and achieve the perfect summer body. One that is suitable for long parades on the beach and breathtaking for all your admirers. But after […]
“If you don’t recognize what you are looking for, you will never find it” The Netherlands is full of talent. Whether or not effectively schooled. Nevertheless, alarming reports weekly appear in the media that point to the scarcity of talent on the labor market. The ominous concept of war for talent has still not been […]
Real Sociedad & BrainsFirst sign a 3-year agreement The Spanish club, currently in the top ranks, and the Amsterdam-based Sports-tech company BrainsFirst start their collaboration this month with a focus on the identification and selection of the most promising football talents. The common goal is to make the process of talent identification & evaluation more […]
In a series of 3 blog posts, we delve deeper into the phenomenon of bias in selection processes. Bias, and thus discrimination against applicants, is often unintentional but as a negative effect. Selecting completely without bias is very difficult, but you can take a number of measures. Artificial intelligence is called as a great solution […]
SoccerLAB and BrainsFirst join forces to offer a unique combination of platforms to the sports world. Unprecedented possibilities in identifying and developing talents become available for both platforms’ customers. Professional sports don’t start either stop when the athlete leaves the game arena. The search for marginal gains to improve performance is a key element for […]
In a series of 3 blog posts, we delve deeper into the phenomenon of bias in selection processes. Bias, and thus discrimination against applicants, is often unintentional but as a negative effect. Selecting completely without bias is very difficult, but you can take a number of measures. Bias; lately, much has been said about selection […]
Human resources is sometimes considered a tricky industry when it comes to return on investment (ROI). It is often difficult to obtain quantifiable data in relation to the work being carried out given that typically the HR department does not generate any direct income (mostly indirect). Investments in recruitment processes often make the executives quite […]
There is no doubt that structured interviews are more reliable than the non-structured variants. By structuring interviews you reduce bias, such as the effect of the first impression. As soon as you, as a recruiter, see an applicant, you have (unconsciously) already made an initial judgment about someone, and there is a fair chance that […]
Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen. In the hunt for “the next Messi,” scouts, agents and trainers from all over the world are searching for the success formula. One of the crucial themes here: is an exceptionally good footballer born this way or created over the years on […]
Everyone wants the best candidate for every open position. Especially when your company is growing rapidly, the right employee will accelerate your success. Therefore, there is a lot to gain in terms of growth and financially, but also a lot to lose if you don’t make the right assessment when filling the relevant vacancy. Now, […]
Have you ever walked from one room to another to realize that you have forgotten what you were up to? Yet when you retrace your steps, your previous intention magically pops up in mind again? Or have you ever forgotten your keys, your car or even your kids on a busy day? All of this […]
Kyodo News Digital & BrainsFirst join forces The Japanese firm, well-connected in Japanese sports, and the Amsterdam-based Sports-tech company BrainsFirst start their collaboration this month with a focus on offering talent identification services to Japanese professional football organizations. “We decided to partner with the Amsterdam-based HR tech company to support the mission of helping clubs […]
BrainsFirst looks further and is therefore the best alternative for the IQ test Since the beginning of 2017, after 5 years of scientific research, the alternative to the IQ test has been launched. The motto? You can see better, by looking better. “If you know what you’re looking for in a new colleague, but can’t […]
