Scott Erker, Ph.D.

Scott Erker, Ph.D. is the Senior Vice President of DDI's Selection Solutions. Scott’s global perspective of workforce selection comes from his work with organizations around the world on talent acquisition strategies ranging from large-volume hiring for start-ups to steady-state selection system operations. Scott has developed extensive international experience defining competencies, developing and implementing assessment programs, and measuring program return on investment.

An expert on hiring and talent acquisition, Scott is invited to deliver presentations internationally and is frequently quoted in business and industry publications on global selection strategies. 

Thought Leadership

• Co-author, "Selection Forecast 2006-2007, Slugging through  the War for Talent"
• Podcasts:
  • Are You Failing the Interview? Examining hiring concerns in a down economy
  • Real Advice for Selecting Talent in Today’s Economy
• Presented at the 2008 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition and the 2008 and 2009 SHRM Staffing Management Conference and Exposition
• Editorial board member and contributor, RecruitingTrends.com
• Author, "What Does Your Hiring Process Say About You," an article on four aspects of the hiring process published in T+D magazine 

Career Highlights

• Scott previously held the role of Consulting Manager for DDI’s Detroit operation and General Manager of Consulting within DDI’s Australian operation. 

Education and Credentials

• Doctorate and a Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Akron
• Member of the American Psychological Association
• Member of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology