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