PTC/MW - Personnel Testing Council of Metropolitan Washington

Luncheon: February 1, 2012

Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Register*: Members (requires sign-in) | Non-Members 
*Register by 5pm ET on Jan. 31; Buffet-style lunch included for in-person attendees. 

Title: Beyond utility analysis: Linking individual performance to collective effectiveness in organizations

Presented by: Dr. Gilad Chen, University of Maryland

Location: Founders Hall 121, GMU Arlington Campus, 3401 Fairfax Dr. (view map)
Parking: Street parking (quarters only) available on Fairfax Dr., Kansas St., and others

Abstract: 
For many years, I-O psychologists relied on utility analyses to justify the linkage between individual performance and collective performance at work. However, as recent work by Rob Ployhart, Ben Schneider, and others suggests, in reality linking employee performance to collective outcomes in work organizations may be more complex and less direct than assumed in utility analyses. In this talk, I’ll present a framework for linking between individual performance and the performance of proximal collectives in organizations, namely work teams. I will also review a few empirical examples that illustrate conditions under which higher levels of individual performance are more likely to translate into higher levels of team performance.

Job Listing: Consultant, HR and EEO Consulting

DCI Consulting Group
Location: Washington, DC

About DCI

DCI Consulting Group (www.dciconsult.com) is an Human Resources (HR) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) consulting and software development firm located in downtown Washington, D.C. DCI staff are thought leaders in the areas of EEO, compliance, and legal defensibility, and provide in-depth consulting in the areas of affirmative action development and implementation, employee selection and test validation, systemic compensation discrimination analyses, OFCCP audit and litigation support, and regulatory affairs. DCI also provides clients with sophisticated affirmative action and salary equity software. DCI’s clients represent a cross-section of industries, including aerospace and defense, financial services, pharmaceuticals, high technology, and manufacturing. DCI staff also work directly with national law firms to provide related litigation defense services.

Job Listing: Leadership Development Intern

Freddie Mac
Location: McLean, VA

“My ideas…encouraged.”
 
At Freddie Mac, you’ll play a key role in our nation’s economy as you make home possible. A vital component in the secondary mortgage market, Freddie Mac has made home ownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable for over 50 million families across America.

Job Listing: Personnel Research Psychologist

United States Secret Service
Location: Washington, DC

The United States Secret Service is one of the most elite law enforcement organizations in the world and is charged with safeguarding the nation’s financial infrastructure and payment systems to preserve the integrity of the economy, and to protect national leaders, visiting heads of state and government, designated sites and National Special Security Events. This unique mission distinguishes the Secret Service from other law enforcement organizations and for this reason, the Secret Service is committed to strengthening its ability to recruit, develop and retain a highly specialized and dedicated workforce to fulfill mission critical requirements.

Job Listing: Assessment Research Associate I

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
Location: Alexandria, VA

The mission of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy is to protect the public by providing service and leadership that promote safe and competent physical therapy practice. The Assessment division supports the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and related practice and state law exams required for PT licensing.

Job Listing: Psychometrics Intern

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
Location: Alexandria, VA

The mission of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy is to protect the public by providing service and leadership that promote safe and competent physical therapy practice. The Assessment division supports the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and related practice and state law exams required for PT licensing.

Job Listing: Assessment Design and Security Intern

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
Location: Alexandria, VA

The mission of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy is to protect the public by providing service and leadership that promote safe and competent physical therapy practice. The Assessment division supports the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and related practice and state law exams required for PT licensing.

PTC/MW Event: January Meeting and Networking Social

Thursday, January 19th 6:30-8:30 p.m. 
Lyon Hall, Arlington, VA

Join us for the first monthly PTC/MW meeting of the year for a fun evening of food, drinks, and networking.  Get to know your 2012 PTC/MW Board and Committee Members and meet your fellow PTC/MW colleagues! 

• When: Thursday, January 19th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Where: Lyon Hall, 3100 N Washington Blvd.,  Arlington, VA 22201 (703)741-7636 (we will have a limited number of tables reserved in the bar; ask the host for the PTC group)
• How: As this will be a no-host social, there is no cost for this event.  Purchase of food or drinks is at the participant’s discretion.  Registration is not required, but space will be limited so please come early.
• Please note that the next meeting will be held on February 1 and feature Dr. Gilad Chen.  Please watch your email for registration details coming soon.

IPAC 2012 Call for Proposals

Attention PTC/MW Community:

The International Personnel Assessment Council (IPAC) has announced its official call for proposals for the 2012 Conference, to be held 22-25 July in Las Vegas, NV. To learn more, download the brochure (500 KB) and/or visit the IPAC 2012 Conference website at www.ipacweb.org.

Job Listing: Manager, Talent Management Analytics and Solutions

Marriott International
Location: Bethesda, MD

We are looking for a Manager whose responsibilities will revolve around the support of Marriott’s employee selection and employee research programs. This position reports to the Director of the Talent Management Analytics & Solutions department.  The qualified applicant will be able to provide thought leadership for project and change management efforts in support of all projects and programs falling under the team’s responsibility.

Job Listing: I/O Associate, Test Development

Fields Consulting Group
Location: McLean, VA

At Fields Consulting Group, the Industrial / Organizational (I/O) Associate provides a range of Human Resources assessment, training, and testing services to clients in the public safety sector.  Such services typically include:  job and task analyses; development and validation of personnel selection and promotion processes; job classification; identification of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for job placement and promotions; delivery of candidate feedback; and preparation of client project reports.  For more information about Fields Consulting Group, please view our website: www.fcgtesting.com.