Occupational Psychometrics
Occupational Psychometrics are a range of 'measurement' instruments widely used across organisations. There are simply hundreds of assessment and development instruments available, and these can be considered in three main categories:
- Ability tests
- Personality questionnaires
- Interest inventories
Ability tests are primarily used in assessment for a broad range of job types and levels, and include the more traditional aptitude tests (such as verbal and numerical reasoning). In addition there are management exercises testing reactions to challenging business situations, tests to assess problem solving and analysis, and tests to assess individuals on their overall level of judgement.
Personality questionnaires provide valuable information about a person's behaviour style at work and are critical where people interactions are key. They are 'self diagnostic', providing a rich source of information to interpret and discuss as part of an assessment or development exercise at an individual or team level.
Interest inventories are designed to cover the spectrum of age, experience and occupations and are typically used when a person is considering career entry or a career move. These inventories are invaluable in aiding career decision making and assisting individuals seeking career direction - perfect for reorganisation and restructuring activities.
Occupational Psychometrics are proven, cost effective and reliable tools for use in any assessment or development activity, and add significant value when combined with a range of other measures in Assessment Centres and Development Centres. Demonstrable benefits of using Occupational Psychometrics include:
- increased objectivity in selection and development
- improved individual and interpersonal effectiveness
- enhanced teamwork and organisational performance
- improved staff performance, morale and retention
In general, Occupational Psychometrics will:
- Support your organisation in people Performance Management
- Be tailored to different job levels and types
- Be specific to the activity, programme or initiative being undertaken
- Provide a valuable perspective to any assessment and development programme
- Be objective, valid, reliable and standardised - sourced from a reputable and renowned provider and administered by a licensed and experienced individual
- Develop people's self awareness leading to increased personal and team effectiveness
Benson Payne will work with you to identify the most appropriate Occupational Psychometrics to support your activities, that demonstrate these characteristics and which:
- Source and provide the relevant psychometric tools from the widest range available
- Integrate these for maximum effectiveness alongside other activities
- Apply them in a standardised and fair way (working in-company where necessary)
- Interpret the results in a meaningful way for both the organisation and the individual
- Provide support and sensitivity for individuals throughout the feedback process
- Enable maximum short and long-term benefits to be gained from their application
For more information or advice about the use of OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOMETRICS, contact us
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