Enhancing Executive Recruitment with Psychometric Assessments
When it comes to hiring executives, the stakes are high. Each leadership role holds the potential to drastically influence the direction and success of an organisation. A bad hire can cost an organisation as much as 213% of a c-suite level employees’ salary. This is why PPS opt to include psychometric testing when vetting a candidate. They ensure that your exec is not only a good fit for the role but also embody the values and strategic vision of your organisation.
So… What are Psychometric Assessments?
Psychometric assessments are used to measure a candidate’s mental capabilities and behavioural style. These assessments are designed to ensure that the hiring process is objective and that it identifies candidates whose skills and traits align with the organisation’s requirements.
The Saville Wave Psychometric Assessment in particular stands out for its precision and relevance in executive recruitment. It was designed to evaluate an individual’s competencies and predict their performance in a role. It does this by measuring a wide range of qualities from strategic thinking and leadership potential to communication and adaptability. This allows organisations to gain a deeper understanding of how a person might fit not just the role, but the overall workplace culture and team dynamics.
One of the key features of the Saville Wave is its dual focus on both performance and potential. This approach means that it not only assesses what a high value candidate can do now, but also their capacity to grow and adapt to future challenges and roles within the company. This makes it an invaluable tool for long-term HR planning and leadership development.
Adding Depth to Leadership Hiring
Traditional hiring practices often just skim the surface of a candidate’s potential, leaning heavily on resumes and interviews. But as we all know, we put our game faces on and become the best version of ourselves in an interview, which is great, but makes it difficult to go deeper and get an authentic feel for a person. (Not to mention that in a recent survey70% of professionals admitted to lying on their resumes!!) Saville Assessments are able to see past all of this and offer a comprehensive analysis of a person’s leadership style, decision-making capabilities, and how they align with your organisational culture and objectives.
Saville Assessments explore all dimensions of a candidate’s personality that are critical for high-stakes positions. Including emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability – qualities that determine how effectively a leader can navigate challenges and lead their teams through periods of change.
Leadership is not just about individual competence or skill, but about how well a leader’s vision aligns with that of the organisation. If a person believes in a cause, then they’re far more likely to dedicate themself to the organisation’s mission everyday. Saville Assessments provide insights into how a potential leader will mesh with the company’s strategic goals. This alignment is key for growth and maintaining a cohesive organisational direction.
Objective Insights for Unbiased Decisions
Bias in hiring is a common problem that many organisations across Australia still participate in, however unintentional it is. Aside from this generally being poor practice, it can lead to really costly mismatches that affect team dynamics and business growth. Saville Assessments offer an objective approach to understanding a candidate’s true potential, free from the biases that traditional interviews and evaluations might introduce. This objectivity is essential for fair and effective executive hiring.
Enhance Your Hiring Process with PPS’s Psychometric Assessment Services
Incorporating psychometric assessments into your executive recruitment process can streamline hiring efforts and enhance the quality of your hires. These assessments reduce the risk of costly hiring mistakes and ensure that new leaders are well-positioned to succeed and drive the organisation forward.
Outsourcing your psychometric assessments to Perks People Solutions brings additional hands-on experience, expertise, and objectivity directly into your recruitment process. Our accredited consultants are proficient with the Saville Wave Psychometric Assessments, ensuring that your leadership hires are not only skillful, but also a perfect value fit and culture add to your organisation. Our approach mitigates inherent biases often found in internal evaluations, allowing for a fair and comprehensive understanding of candidate capabilities. Trusting PPS with this ensures that your recruitment efforts are both effective and aligned with your wider strategic goals.
If you’re ready to refine your executive recruitment strategy and ensure your leadership is prepped for success, get in touch.
