| 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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