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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 273 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 113 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 232 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 223 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 243 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 113 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 203 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 144 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...
charlottesampson0
Jul 310 min read


The importance of aligning culture and values
The importance of aligning culture and values

Abigail Clayton
Apr 103 min read


Unlocking New Potential: The Synergy of AI and Natural Intelligence
The talent landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by the dual forces of technological advancement and the enduring power of human...

Elise Cope
Jan 223 min read


Forward Look - The 3 Biggest Challenges and Opportunities for HR Departments in 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, HR departments are poised to navigate a landscape filled with both significant challenges and exciting...

James Shimmen
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Rethinking Leadership: Why treat Employees like Customers?
Inspired by a recent McKinsey interview about treating employees as customers, led me to thinking Why? and How?

Elise Cope
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Building Stronger Leadership Teams
As Trump, US President elect, starts to announce his team it will be very interesting to see how the team start to work together and to...

Miriam Luke
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Verify Assessments - Update
GFB is committed to providing our customers with the most accurate and reliable talent insights. As part of this continuous effort, some...

Abigail Clayton
Nov 13, 20242 min read


CIPD 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
GFB will be in Manchester for the CIPD 2024 Annual conference next week, 6th and 7th November.

Elise Cope
Oct 31, 20241 min read


An eye for talent, and a great goal....
Erling Haaland's latest goal showcases his sensational talent and his stats prove it - 253 goals, averaging 1.25 goals every 90 minutes...

Elise Cope
Oct 24, 20242 min read


Who's the Leader?
2024 is a bumper year for elections across the globe – by the end of the year up to 64 countries will have held their elections ,...

Elise Cope
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Transforming Hiring: The Benefits and Challenges of AI in Recruitment
The recruitment industry is no stranger to innovation. Over the past few years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the...

Abigail Clayton
Oct 10, 20245 min read


From Reality TV to Real HR: Lessons from ‘Married at First Sight UK’ for Building a Thriving Workforce
The latest series of “Married at First Sight UK” has captivated audiences with its bold social experiment, where singles marry complete...

James Shimmen
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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