How to predict job performance

Dive in to the latest research together with Dr Paul Sackett and Kajsa Asplund. This video is a recording from a live event held in Stockholm, Sweden October 2024.

About the event

In October 2024, Dr. Paul Sackett joined us in Stockholm for a live event, covering his research and experience within the field of predicting job performance. His work is one of the most recognised in this field across the world.

You probably studied Hunter & Schmidt (1998) at university, but a lot has happened since then. In 2022, Dr. Paul Sackett published an extensive meta-study, reviewing years of research and presenting groundbreaking results that are reshaping how we view selection processes.

He found that some hiring methods are not as effective as we thought for predicting job performance, while others may be even more powerful. This challenges our current hiring practices and highlights the need for change.

Dr. Paul Sackett

Prof. of Psychology, University of Minnesota and key figure in I/O Psychology

Dr. Paul Sackett, a psychology professor at the University of Minnesota with a Ph.D from Ohio State University, is known for his work in Industrial/Organisational Psychology. His groundbreaking research has changed how businesses use cognitive ability and personality tests in hiring. He focuses on ensuring these tests are fair and accurate.

In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Sackett held important leadership positions. As President of Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychology (SIOP), he gained recognition for his dedication to fair and effective personnel decision-making.

Dr. Sackett was also involved with the Human Resources Research Organisation (HumRRO) for 20 years. He led as the Chair from 2015 until he recently retired. His leadership and expertise were crucial to the organisation, further solidifying his legacy as a key figure in I/O psychology.

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