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Protecting Yourself Against Fraudulent Recruiters & Hiring Scams

N2Growth Blog

Online reviews, testimonials, and any relevant news can offer valuable insights. Consult Your Network: Peer Reviews and Recommendations Your professional network and platforms, such as LinkedIn, can be a powerful resource for vetting potential search firms. Similarly, scrutinize the job descriptions provided.

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Study Finds No Publishing Bias Against Novel Research

The Horizons Tracker

The researchers analyzed peer-reviewed data from nearly 50 journals in the physical and life science fields and found that evaluators didn’t show any noticeable bias against novelty, as has long been the fear. They found no evidence that this bias exists either.

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Employees speak out against Facebook’s ‘Hunger Games’ Employee Review Process

HR Digest

According to a CNBC report published on Tuesday, former Facebook employees say a ruthless ‘stacked ranking’ review process created a cult-like culture where they felt the need to feign happiness in a desperate attempt to form friendships with colleagues to advance their careers.

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How Scientific Communication Can Spread Misinformation

The Horizons Tracker

It is not without costs, however, as the peer-review process is usually removed in the rush to print. While peer review doesn’t guarantee rigor, it is an invaluable safety valve to ensure robust results enter the public domain. This has obviously been beneficial during the pandemic as time has been of the essence.

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360-Degree Feedback Programs To Help Your Company Grow

HR Digest

The term 360-degree feedback has gained global popularity with reports from Forbes indicating that more than 85 percent of Fortune 500 companies use 360 feedback to review their employees regularly. The evaluation report is a compilation of feedback from managers, peers, and juniors. What Is Included in the 360 Feedback?

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Is It Time For A Peer-Reviewed Bonus System?

LDRLB

Incentive compensation systems often seem just as likely to disappoint employees as to motivate them.

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Academic Reputation Matters When It Comes To Getting Published

The Horizons Tracker

The article was reviewed by over 500 academics, but they weren’t all told that the authors were the same. They hope that their work might trigger some changes in the peer review process so that it’s fairer. “As scientists, we are constantly working to improve our methods and processes.