Psychometrics and Recruitment Companies – A Perfect Partnership
Psychometrics and Recruitment Companies – A Perfect Partnership The goal of any recruitment company is to forward the best possible candidates for a position. Whilst this sounds simple, it is actually a very competitive and difficult task. Forwarding a candidate who does not fit the job role will surely cost a recruitment company standing with […]
Hiring Leaders
Hiring Leaders Hiring leaders is crucial to any business, and a practice that is made easier through implementing psychometric testing into your recruitment practices. However, a crucial step is to identify what makes a leader. It is important to understand yourself, “What are the qualities that we are looking for in a leader?”, and whilst […]
Scepticism in Psychometrics (Part 2)
Scepticism in Psychometrics (Part 2) Continuing from one of our latest blogs, Scepticism in Psychometrics (Part 1), we will now discuss possibly the most common reason why companies are sceptical towards psychometrics: The cost. What Makes a Leader? Martin M. Chemers, writer of “An Integrative Theory of Leadership”, stated “Leadership is a process of social influence […]
Using Psychometrics to Identify High Potential
Using Psychometrics to Identify High Potential Identifying high potential is a practice that needs to take place whilst recruiting, promoting and planning for the future. Regardless of industry or size, every company seeks to fill their roster with a plethora of high potential people. But why? It is simple. A high potential employee will have […]
What is Talent Management?
What is Talent Management? Human resources have many roles to play within an organisation, and talent management is just another one of those words used to describe what they do? Wrong, talent management is the commitment an organisation makes to attract, develop, motivate and retain the most talented individuals in the job market. What is […]
Benefits of Psychometrics in Recruitment Processes
Benefits of Psychometrics in Recruitment Processes Psychometrics are often utilised within a company’s recruitment process, however, are rarely used to their full potential. Most commonly you will see Psychometric tests used in the screening of candidates as well as in final decision making. However it is very rare that a company utilises these tests throughout […]
Using Psychometrics to Develop your Workforce
Using Psychometrics to Develop your Workforce As touched upon in the previous blog, psychometric testing can be used to develop your existing workforce as well as in the recruitment process. An international HR survey, including 2,776 respondents from 37 different countries found that Irish, Malaysian, Swedish and Dutch companies tend to use psychometric testing for […]
The Need for Psychometrics in Organisations
The Need for Psychometrics in Organisations Psychometric tests are used across a huge variety of organisations to aid identification of an existing or prospective employees’ personality, behaviour, and competency to do a specific job role. But Why is The Need For Psychometrics in Organisations Ever Growing? A study conducted by The London School of Economics […]
Types of Psychometric Test
Types of Psychometric Test Psychometric tests fall into two main categories: personality tests and ability / aptitude tests. Both provide valuable insight into different parts of a person’s mind and most providers of psychometric tests supply a package that includes both. Types of Psychometric Tests Personality Tests A personality tests are assessment tools used to […]
What is a Psychometric Test?
What is a Psychometric Test? Psychometric tests explore the depths of a candidate’s mind by evaluating their personality, aptitude and behaviour. A recent survey carried out by the Society for Human Resource Management estimates 18% of companies use psychometrics in the hiring process. What is a Psychometric Test? Psychometric tests are the scientific devices used […]