Assessing the Dark Side: Identifying and Addressing Toxic Work Environments in Government Personnel Assessment

Dr. C. Allen Gorman is an Associate Professor of Management in the Collat School of Business at UAB, where he teaches classes in Leadership and Human Resource Management. Dr. Gorman is an Associate Editor at Group & Organization Management, Leadership & Organization Development Journal, and Organization Management Journal, and he is on the editorial boards of Human Performance, Journal of Business and Psychology, and the Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development. In addition to his academic role, Dr. Gorman provides consulting services within the domains of human resource management and organizational development, particularly in the areas of employee selection, performance management, and leadership development. His expertise and experience make him a sought-after speaker and consultant in the field.

Executive Assessment: Assessing for Impact

Dr. Elliott Larson is a lecturer at Baruch College, City University of New York and a senior consultant for Siena Consulting. His work is focused on the development of fair, valid, and innovative employee selection systems. Through his research on test design and psychometric properties, he examines the predictive validity and group score differences of assessments, as well as the utility of these measures in high stakes testing situations. In addition, Elliott partners with organizations to implement evidence-based programs for identifying and developing talent and maximizing inclusivity. He has designed and implemented assessment centers for a wide range of purposes, including selecting and developing employees from early talent to C-suite leadership in both public and private sector organizations.