Psychometric Testing

This Is How Psychometric Testing Benefits Both Employer and Employee

Given the highly competitive nature of the corporate world and the high stakes involved in succeeding, there is very little room for error. For both an individual and an organisation to excel, there needs to be a perfect match in terms of skills, attitude, and company culture and values. While it’s relatively easy to verify certain hard skills – such as the relevant degree and experience in a given field – identifying the right candidate for the right role can at times be a tricky challenge. This is where psychometric testing can play a vital role.

For the Employee

Job satisfaction plays a tremendous role in the productivity and efficacy of an individual. Now, there are many things that can affect job satisfaction. While external factors, such as employee wellbeing and workload aren’t always within the control of an individual, other internal factors certainly also contribute. These can include an individual’s aptitude and interests. Psychometric testing can help individuals determine where their interests lie and which industries, or roles within an industry, best suit them and will provide them with the most satisfaction.

For the Employer

There is a lot at stake for an employer when considering candidates for a role. Not only does the ability of the chosen individual directly influence the productivity and thus the profitability of a team, division, or entire company, but employing a new person is also a huge investment. A high staff turnover can also prove to be extremely costly.

Through psychometric testing an employer can get a clearer view of not only the aptitude of a potential candidate, but also a greater insight into their integrity, their value system, and whether they will be a match not only for the role, but also for the company. With this insight, it is easier to find a perfect match and employ the candidate that is best suited to the company culture.

Psychometric Testing Options Available Through Orgro

Orgro has a long history of helping both individuals and organisations unlock their full potential, identify future leaders, and hire the best teams. We can help you do the same through our series of proven psychometric tests. Testing is available for the following areas:

• Personality: Understand whether an individual’s characteristics complement the key functions of a role.

• Aptitude: Determine an individual’s ability to perform certain tasks.

• Emotional Intelligence: Test the ability of an individual to develop and maintain relationships, cope with challenges, regulate emotions, express themselves effectively, and perform critical decision making.

• Cognitive and Learning Potential: Measure the cognitive process valued in problem-solving, such as conceptual thinking, complex situational judgement, and strategic versus operational inclination.

• Integrity: Assess individual integrity, determine ethical standing, and predict counter-productive work behaviour.

• Values: Measure individual and team culture, motivation, and value systems to gauge priorities and decision-making frameworks.

• Career Pathing: Identify careers that meet personal interests, personality, and aptitude.

To find out more about the psychometric testing offered by Orgro, and how you or your organisation can benefit from this, get in touch with our team.