Why use psychometric tests?

Certain personality traits and intellectual abilities have a demonstrated link with job performance. Psychological/Psychometric tests can objectively assess for these traits. A wide body of research has shown that these tests are a cost effective way to significantly improve staff selection, retention and development. In industries where risk management is critical, objective assessment of these tendencies makes for a more compliant workforce to safe work practices.

What are cognitive ability tests and why use them?

Cognitive ability tests are commonly used to assess verbal, numeric, and general reasoning ability. more...

What are personality tests and why use them?

Personality tests provide detailed information on an individual's reasonably enduring traits, (i.e., behavioural characteristics and interpersonal style). The Big Five Model of Personality, built around five key personality traits, has the strongest research backing for selection and development purposes. more...

Staff selection - competency matching

Increasingly research is showing that the NEO-PI-R can predict both overall job performance and performance against specific job competencies. Through combining research findings with extensive clinical psychological experience, we have developed a unique ability to profile personality against specific job competencies. These insights are then integrated with cognitive ability tests results, to provide an individual profile mapped specifically against individual job requirements.

How are risk taking tendencies assessed?

Up to 85% of all safety incidents in the workplace can be attributable to psychological factors. Assessing for risk taking tendencies is critical in many industries. more...