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Innovator/Banker - VP Digital Content at eRep

Steve Williamson writes about work, teams, and the practical challenges of building systems that have to function in the real world. His background spans three decades of project management, software development, and technical team leadership across a range of industries. Outside of eRep, Steve is the author of a series of fantasy novels and most recently a murder mystery set in Portland, Oregon, and enjoys cycling and old-school tabletop role-playing games.

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Hiring with the Core Values Index (CVI) Psychometric Assessment

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: March 18, 2019

Many hiring companies use the Core Values Index (CVI) psychometric assessment to screen candidates in the hiring process. Some applicants might view the prospect of taking a test as a burden they'd rather skip, but completing a psychometric assessment benefits them more in the end. Here's how.

Wanted: Soul-sucking job with no satisfaction

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: March 11, 2019

We spend nearly a third of our lives at work. Surveys have shown that up to 70% of workers are unhappy in their job and 23% are actively disengaged. Another survey shockingly found that two-thirds of workers think about changing jobs up to once per second. Do you really want to spend a large portion of your life doing something you don't enjoy?

A Q&A About the Core Values Index Psychometric Assessment

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: March 4, 2019

Many people and organizations use the Core Values Index psychometric assessment for various reasons. In this article, we answer some common questions about the CVI and describe how it can help you find personal happiness and business success.

Would you trust a surgeon or airline pilot that doesn't love their job?

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: February 25, 2019

Do you find yourself several years into a career that seems to require more effort than it should to reach the desired level of success? Do you find yourself thinking about other jobs a bit more often than you'd like? Why do others who achieve the same level of success seem to find it with greater ease?

6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Full CVI Report

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: February 18, 2019

When you take the Core Values Index psychometric assessment, you get a 17-page report with information customized specifically for your CVI profile. These six tips will help you get the most out of your assessment results.

Fast Tech in Human Resources

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: February 11, 2019

There is a substantial impact of fast tech in the working world, but one area that may not be as sexy as virtual reality and Fortnite is human resources. Regardless of what job you have or where you work, HR tech is a part of our daily lives and it has some promising things on the near horizon.

How Do You Find Happiness?

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: February 4, 2019

If you want to be happy, you're not alone. It may be the single most common thing people search for and desire in their daily lives. In the old days you'd have to climb a mountain and talk to a guru to find the answer. Today, there's a much easier way.

Why You Should Get Your Own Psychometric Assessment Before Searching for a Job

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: January 28, 2019

If you want to travel somewhere, it helps to not only know where you're going but where you're at as well. Taking a psychometric assessment before your job search works the same way.

10 Ways To Know If You're In The Wrong Job

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: January 21, 2019

Marriage counselors have anecdotally said that sex in a relationship matters only 10% when it's great, and 90% when it's not. Working in the wrong job can feel the same way.

10 Things You Need to Know About the Pay Equity Act

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: January 14, 2019

A new law that impacts businesses of all sizes took effect in Oregon that ratchets up the Federal Equal Pay Act of 1963. This article discusses what you need to know to comply with the new law to ensure you are compensating your employees equitably.

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