Psychometric assessment is a powerful way for organisations to gain insight in the cognitive ability, personality traits, motivations and behavioural styles of individuals that may not be apparent at face value or during a selection process. IPS Worldwide is committed to providing the highest standards of practice in the implementation and analysis of psychometric tools. Our Organisational Psychologists remain aware of research innovation in relation to the various tools used and are careful to use only relevant psychometric tests, those which are most aligned with the given purpose.
Psychometric assessments can be used as a managerial tool in areas such as team building, succession planning, motivation and identification of developmental needs. They can also be utilised to enhance the decision making process in selection or recruitment of new employees.
When used with other selection processes such as thorough behavioural interviewing and in-depth reference checking, psychometric testing can add detail and clarity of information, supporting and reinforcing other points and often elucidating factors that were not apparent during the interviewing process. They assist in finding the right person for the right role.
Benefits of using psychometric testing for both selection and developmental purposes include: lower turnover, increased morale, increased productivity via greater output and efficiency, lower training costs and higher affective organisational commitment. They also reduce the cost of selection errors associated with hiring the incorrect person for a particular role.
It is imperative that the psychometric tools are well designed and constructed, statistically valid, reliable and have been authenticated over time. Furthermore, the analysis of the tool should be done by a qualified Psychologist who is “intune” with the culture and values of the particular organisation so as to maximise the benefit and relevance of interpretation.
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