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Choosing the right person for the job has been a challenge that many companies face.
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Poor selection can have disastrous consequences for both the employee and the organisation. From the organisation’s perspective, the cost of hiring and training an inappropriate candidate can be very high in terms of:
Psychometric tests are designed to reveal details about behavioural traits and personality which often don’t come to light within the interview process. They are also useful tools to identify and develop talented leaders, build employee engagement, and ensure business results. For most people, there is a gap between who they think they are and how others perceive them.
A study by the London School of Economics found as many as 70 per cent of companies use psychometric tests.
Reason for their use include:
There are various Psychometric tools and tests available and the Baker Tilly Staples Rodway HR Team are experienced and certified in the following:
We can support you to make the best choices as to which product will meet your needs and what support will work best for your selected candidate once they are on the job. As Robert Hogan said “People are the most dangerous and consequential forces on earth. Shouldn’t we know something about them?”.
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