| Bend me, shape me |
The frenetic pace of business life means leaders need to be more adaptable than ever. So it’s not surprising that more firms are looking for ‘learning agility’ in their top people. Hashi Syedain finds out more
Date: 08 October 2009
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| Cult of personality |
Coaches are more frequently using personality assessments as an extra development tool. Joy Persaud finds out why they are turning to them to gain insights into people’s behaviour
Date: 08 October 2009
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| Cut from different cloth |
Assessment in Asia has a quite separate look from that in Europe, so a tailored approach to testing in diverse cultures will help you to get consistent information. Anat Arkin explains
Date: 08 October 2009
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| How can I keep candidates engaged throughout selection? |
In this case study, too many candidates drop out when they reach the assessment stage of the selection process – and those who don’t often seem to lack genuine interest in the business. What can HR do?
Date: 08 October 2009
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| How to… measure ROI from assessment |
HR has never been under greater pressure to prove its own worth. Yet a survey of nearly 200 senior HR professionals by online test publisher Talent Q suggests that 82 per cent do not measure return on investment (ROI) in developing and assessing talent. As a result, they struggle to demonstrate the value of these activities to the business.
So how can organisations make the most of their investment in assessing internal and external talent? PM gathered a panel of experts to offer timely advice.
Date: 08 October 2009
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| Time is of the essence |
Across the assessment sector, firms are now demanding more evidence of value for money, while budget cuts are boosting the demand for cost-effective online testing. Carly Chynoweth asks industry insiders about the key trends
Date: 08 October 2009
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| Assessment: the eight wonders... and the seven deadly sins |
When done well, assessment can yield great return on investment, but a poor process can put people off. James Brockett asks the experts for their top tips – and where the pitfalls are
Date: 16 October 2008
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| Don’t let talent go down the tube |
Organisations often use assessment tools to recruit new staff but neglect them for current workers. They are vital for talent management, says Jane Simms
Date: 16 October 2008
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| Tests of strength |
Whatever the setting, assessment can get results by finding the right person for the job. Laura Chubb meets companies who have the tools to succeed
Date: 16 October 2008
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| The brain game |
With a tight economy ahead, assessment is under pressure to prove its worth. What developments can we expect in the coming years? Laura Chubb reports
Date: 16 October 2008
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| Young, gifted and hired |
The latest wave of young recruits are expected to be more demanding than their predecessors. Andy Allen looks at how assessment can help select the best of Generation Y
Date: 16 October 2008
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| Accredit where it’s due |
A growing number of organisations believe that in-house HR professionals are better placed than outside psychologists to administer psychometric tests. And that means getting yourself trained and accredited
Date: 04 October 2007
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| Arctic roles |
Whether it be helping a polar expedition team to co-operate or improving retention among bus drivers, tests can deliver impressive results
Date: 04 October 2007
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| Even better than the real thing? |
Lights, camera, action! Simulations are becoming more sophisticated and tailored to firms’ specific needs
Date: 04 October 2007
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| How to... set up an assessment centre |
Potential is just as important as current skills when scouting for new employees
Date: 04 October 2007
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| Niche work if you can get it |
As the big companies swoop in, will the smaller first-comers maintain their toehold or will they be swept away?
Date: 04 October 2007
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| Safety net |
Secure online psychometric testing aims to keep the wrong people out of the recruitment process. But are you letting the right ones in?
Date: 04 October 2007
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| Get worldly wise |
Technology is making assessment for global roles faster, cheaper and easier – but companies should be wary of cultural differences
Date: 28 September 2006
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| Good call |
Making its assessment centres more fun is all part of the strategy that telecoms giant Vodafone uses to ensure it picks the right recruits for its call centres
Date: 28 September 2006
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| How to choose the right assessment tools |
With so many different assessment tools to choose from, picking the right one can be a daunting prospect. Follow these tips to make the process less painful
Date: 28 September 2006
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| Remote control |
Still wary about testing candidates via the internet? Fear not – providers are putting in place safeguards to lessen the likelihood of people cheating
Date: 28 September 2006
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| Testing, testing |
The savviest operators aren’t using assessment tools simply to test a person’s skills, but to see if they will fit the company culture
Date: 28 September 2006
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