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The Over-Rating Risk: Why AI Needs Human Calibration in Behavioural Event Interviews
Behavioural Event Interviews (BEIs) have long been a cornerstone of leadership assessment, offering deep insights into how individuals think, act, lead and make decisions in real-world scenarios. Traditionally, these interviews rely on skilled assessors to probe for evidence and evaluate behaviours against a structured framework, at GFB, this is our Schroder High Performing Management Competency model . With the rise of AI, many organisations are asking: Can technology enhanc
Siân Bennett
Nov 27, 20253 min read


Top Tips for Data-Driven Decision Making in Recruitment
In today’s competitive and tech-driven business landscape, recruitment and selection are no longer just about gut instinct or ticking boxes. The rise of data-driven decision making (DDD) has transformed how leading organisations approach hiring. But our research, combined with hands on client experience, has shown that while algorithms and analytics offer powerful insights - the real magic happens when teams collaborate to collect, assess, and align data with future business
Abigail Clayton
Nov 11, 20253 min read


Cloaks, Daggers & Derailers: What The Traitors Teaches Us About Personality Under Pressure
If like me you have been gripped by The Celebrity Traitors, from Alan Carrs witty one-liners to Celia Imrie’s perfectly timed fart . You may also be fascinated by the personality dynamics at play. As someone who works with the Hogan Development Survey (HDS) , I couldn’t help but realise how the show is a perfect masterclass in derailer behaviours . Traits that can be strengths under pressure, but can become risks when overplayed. Mischievous – Our very own Traitors Alan
Siân Bennett
Oct 23, 20252 min read


AI in Leadership Recruitment: Smarter, Fairer, and More Human with GFB
What AI can and can't do in Leadership Recruitment
Abigail Clayton
Oct 22, 20253 min read


GFB Partner Network: Unlocking Growth by Empowering Consultants and Organisations
At GFB, we believe in the power of collaboration. Our Partner Network is designed to support independent consultants, HR professionals,...
Abigail Clayton
Sep 24, 20253 min read


Competency Frameworks Made Simple: Clearer Paths, Stronger Teams
Building capabilities for today and tomorrow Helping people grow in a clear and meaningful way is at the heart of what we do at GFB. This...
Siân Bennett
Sep 11, 20253 min read


In Person Workshops vs Virtual training.
"pleased to have collective phones off and fully bought into the time for investing in ourselves" "created a more engaging and...
Miriam Luke
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Unlocking Talent with GFB: The Power of the Verify G+ Test
In the fast-evolving world of talent acquisition, recruiters are increasingly turning to data-driven tools to make smarter, fairer, and...
Abigail Clayton
Jul 14, 20254 min read


Shedding Light on ‘The Dark Triad: Psychopaths, Narcissists and Machiavellians in the Workplace’, an interview with Dr Brendan Coleman and Professor Victor Dulewicz
Welcome to this special interview hosted by GFB, where we explore the intersection of psychology, leadership, and organisational...
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Jul 3, 202510 min read
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