Charlie Wonderlic | President and CEO

Mr. Wonderlic, grandson of founder and test author E.F. “Al” Wonderlic, is the third generation of the Wonderlic family to lead the 75-year-old company. During his 26-year tenure, the company’s assessment capabilities and market share have grown appreciably. He is currently responsible for providing direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization's mission, strategy and annual goals.

Mr. Wonderlic served as the Chairman of the Board and President of the Association of Test Publishers in 2006, and his views regarding the purpose and value of assessment have been aired on national television programs including Dateline, Lifetime, CNN FN and 20/20 as well as in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles.

Mr. Wonderlic received his B.S. in Finance from Miami University, Ohio, and his M.B.A. from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, Lake Forest, Illinois.

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The Value of a Job Analysis

by Charlie_Wonderlic on Monday, November 26, 2012 - 8:38am

Making a hiring decision without the benefit of a detailed breakdown of the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) required for successful job performance is like attempting to assemble a piece of furniture without instructions. It might go faster, but you’ll probably do it incorrectly, and there is a good chance that it will eventually fall apart. Read more about The Value of a Job Analysis

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Wonderlic: Making History

by Charlie_Wonderlic on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 8:45am

Hear from the CEO and President of Wonderlic, Charlie Wonderlic, on risk taking, the advantages of a family-owned business, and what sets Wonderlic apart from other test publishers.

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Wednesdays with Wonderlic

The Skills Gap is Real – and Widening

by Charlie_Wonderlic on Monday, September 17, 2012 - 8:33am

(The following is an excerpt from the September issue of The Direct Report.) Read more about The Skills Gap is Real – and Widening

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How to Keep a Bad Hire from Getting Worse

by Charlie_Wonderlic on Monday, September 3, 2012 - 2:00am

It’s happened to all of us. There is a job opening, you do your due diligence in the hiring process, and you find the perfect candidate. You put them through the process, every step of which they passed with flying colors! But despite your best efforts, something is not right, and in fact, is bordering on very, very wrong. What do you do? Read more about How to Keep a Bad Hire from Getting Worse

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The Cost of Employee Turnover

by Charlie_Wonderlic on Monday, August 6, 2012 - 1:41pm

Employee turnover is costly, there is no doubt about that, and it’s a big problem for organizations. In 2010, employers reported an average turnover rate of 11%. However, the U.S. Department of Labor estimated the average national turnover rate was 38%, which is significantly higher. Statistics show that finding and training a new employee can cost anywhere between 25%-200% of the position’s annual compensation. Read more about The Cost of Employee Turnover

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Avoid Bias with the Structured Interview

by Charlie_Wonderlic on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 9:14am

According to the last Department of Labor report, there were 3.6 million job openings at the end of May, up slightly from April. Even with a conservative ratio of five interviews for each hire, we’re looking at over 18 million interviews taking place in the next few months!

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Hiring

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Why You Need More Than Just a Resume

by Charlie_Wonderlic on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 9:16am

There’s nothing like a first impression, and in the case of job applicants, that is often a resume. But let’s be honest for a second about resumes and their real value when it comes to making hiring decisions. Read more about Why You Need More Than Just a Resume

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Pre-Employment Testing

Screening Tips

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