Save Money, Reduce Turnover
through Online Testing

03/07/07

Today, the challenges of hiring new employees or promoting internal candidates are greater than ever. Reliance on traditional evaluation tools such as resumes and first interviews alone often fall short in predicting job performance, even for the most experienced hiring managers. Candidates may provide inaccurate or false information, undiscovered until after your decision is made. As you know, the cost of even one bad hire can be substantial — up to three times an employee’s salary in rehire costs.

Pre-employment testing beats traditional interviews 4 to 1

Studies show that the most effective way to prescreen applicants is through Web-based pre-employment testing (four times more reliable in predicting new hire success over traditional tools). More and more companies are using low-cost and easy-to-use online testing as a reliable and objective skill and personality assessor.

Point, click, test

Web-based tests require no special training, are self-scoring and can be designed for just about every position, from professional to industrial to administrative. Any number of potential hires may take the test at a moment’s notice from just about anywhere in the world — so your candidate base is unlimited by geography. Electronic scoring means fast results without having to score paper tests. With results in hand, you can save time by scheduling interviews for only those who score well. Plus, many tests can be customized for interpretive reports and follow-up interview questions — ideal for in-depth candidate analysis.

Although basing your hiring decisions solely on test results is not recommended, experts suggest testing as a complement to your overall hiring strategy — a factor to be weighed along with an individual’s experience, application information and reference checks.

The right tests can help you hire more wisely

Using an array of tests can help identify and measure the skills and personality traits most desirable for the position you want to fill. For example, if you are hiring for a customer service position, you could test for stress tolerance, patience and customer care.

It’s no secret that hiring the right new employees directly influences the bottom line. Why not let G.Neil help you streamline this process while saving you time and money with its proven series of Web-based HR Assessments. Wiser, more-informed hiring decisions are just a few clicks away.

All of our tests have been validated using guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They comply with anti-discrimination legislation, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information, go here.

G. Neil HR Assessments


September, 2005