The Hidden Cost of Toxic Employees – Why “People Problems” Are Every Leader’s Biggest Challenge
r. Ryne Sherman, Chief Science Officer at Hogan Assessment Systems and co-host of the “Science of Personality” podcast, delivered a presentation on the impact of a toxic workplace and the hidden costs of toxic employees. The webinar highlighted how leadership and talent issues, particularly those related to problematic employees, are central challenges for organizations today. […]
Elevating Leadership in the Public Sector: SES 360 Programs
In today’s evolving public sector landscape, effective leadership is more critical than ever. In response to the APSC requirements for SES to undertake a 360 as part of the Performance Leadership Framework, Hogan offers a tailored, evidence-based approach to leadership development. We have designed 360 delivery methodologies that leverage the globally recognised Hogan 360 to […]
Music and Psychology
What do individual musical preferences say about personality? How does personality affect the type of music a person enjoys? And what does AI have to do with our musical preferences? The connection between music and psychology isn’t as much of a mystery as some might assume. Current research shows a strong connection between music and […]
PBC Webinar: Interpreting Hogan Profiles for Maximum Impact
Join Leigh Wallace, PBC Head of Coaching and Development for a live case walkthrough exploring the Hogan profile of “Melissa,” a visionary university president facing conflicting feedback from key stakeholders. While students view her positively, faculty describe her as moody, difficult to work with, and dismissive of differing opinions. 📅 20 August 2025 🕘 10:00-11:00 AM (AEST) […]
A Focus on Australian Leaders and Business Executives
Australia, a diverse and vibrant nation, is known for its strong economy, high quality of life, and unique geographical position in Asia-Pacific. With a reputation for having a laid-back style with a love of nature, resilience, and optimism, Australia continues to thrive as a hub for global trade, research, and sustainable development. This country’s business […]
PBC Thought Leadership Forum
We are delighted to invite you to the annual PBC Thought Leadership Forum. With in-person events for Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and a virtual event for all, we hope you can join us! International guest speaker, Dr Ryne Sherman (Chief Science Officer, Hogan Assessments) will be presenting on the topic: The Hidden Cost of Toxic Employees. We’ve all experienced […]
Is Your Succession Planning Strategy Equitable?
Developing an equitable succession planning strategy is challenging but worthwhile. Organisations that commit to equity throughout their broader talent strategies are more likely to avoid bias, nepotism, and politicking in succession decisions. They’re also more likely to see positive organisational outcomes such as executive team diversity, employee engagement, and a more inclusive organisational climate. In […]
Why Authenticity at Work Will Derail Your Career
Here’s the problem with the common wisdom to “just be yourself.” Even though people like to think they’re at their best when they’re being authentic, that just isn’t true. Especially for career development, authenticity can be problematic. Our so-called authentic impulses include behaviour we resist for good reason. Imagine if you showed every single one […]
How Your Greatest Strength Can Become Your Greatest Weakness
“What is your greatest weakness?” Most people respond to this common interview question by naming a weakness in the form of an exaggerated strength (e.g., “I care too much about my clients”). Yet this kind of claim may be more accurate than they realise. Our greatest strengths can indeed become our greatest weaknesses when overused. […]
What Activates Your Dark Side?
At Hogan, we have a unique assessment that measures the dark side of personality. Most people have some dark-side behaviours that can emerge when they’re activated. These can destroy relationships and careers. So, what activates your dark side? On episode 124 of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke with Jackie Sahm, MA, […]
