Charles Handler, Ph.D. is a talent assessment scientist, technologist, and futurist with nearly 30 years of experience helping global organizations design, implement, and validate scientifically sound, legally compliant hiring systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Louisiana State University and is the founder and President of Rocket-Hire, a boutique consultancy specializing in the practical application of selection science and predictive hiring tools.
A recognized thought leader at the intersection of IO psychology and emerging technology, Charles is the only technically trained analyst dedicated to covering the talent assessment marketplace — maintaining a vendor database and market classification schema for over two decades. He currently serves as Chief Science Officer at ProboTalent and advisor to several HR tech ventures focused on safe AI innovation.
Charles is a prolific content creator, global speaker, and long-time contributing author to ERE Media. He hosts the Psych, Tech @Work podcast, where each episode explores how technological advances — from AI to psychometrics — are reshaping the science and practice of workplace psychology.
His work represents a principled balance between bold innovation and rigorous, ethical hiring practice.
