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Welcome to the PeopleFactors Articles Hub. Your space for fresh thinking, expert perspectives, and practical insights. Here, we explore the science behind talent decisions, from identifying high-potential individuals to building resilient, high-performing teams.
Whether you’re interested in leadership development, organisational psychology, or the future of work, our articles are designed to inform, inspire, and support your talent strategy.
Are entrepreneurs born or made?
Psychologist Dr. Adrian Atkinson argues that true entrepreneurs aren’t created in classrooms, they’re shaped by early life experiences that build rare traits like resilience, risk tolerance, and relentless drive. In this piece, we explore the psychology behind entrepreneurship, the common myths that mislead aspiring founders, and how psychometric assessments can help identify whether someone is an Expert, Corporate, Enterpriser, or true Entrepreneur.
Worried about taking a personality assessment for a job? You’re not alone.
In this firsthand account, a candidate shares their experience with a PeopleFactors assessment from initial skepticism to surprising self-discovery. Learn what to expect, why honesty matters, and how psychometric feedback can offer powerful insights into your strengths, potential, and future career fit.
Not every threat to your organization is external - some come from within.
In the third article of our Work Personality series, we examine the subversive Snake: a rare but destructive personality type that can quietly sabotage teams, derail progress, and erode trust. Whether driven by psychopathy, stress, or disaffection, Snakes are often clever enough to avoid detection and may even rise through the ranks. This piece explores how to recognize their behaviour, understand their origins, and, most importantly, how to guard against hiring or promoting them. Objective, data-led assessments are your best defence.