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HR Matters

These animated videos describe HR best practices and related resources to support programs address personnel needs.

Introduction to Competency-Based Hiring

Core competencies have been applied to other aspects of management and have become a key strategy in the hiring process. Program directors and human resources managers can use this resource in establishing personnel policies for selecting and hiring new staff. This article explores competency-based hiring and how organizations can best use this technique in the hiring process.