Assessment
Psychometric & Behaviour-Based assessments: What they measure and why they matter
Psychometric and behaviour-based assessments are two of the most powerful tools available for making confident, evidence-based hiring decisions. At Hudson, we use both to help you understand how candidates think, behave, and perform before they even step into a role. Here’s a quick overview of the types of assessments we offer, and how they support…
Read MoreFair, fast and human. What great hiring looks like
Hiring isn’t just about choosing someone. It’s about how you treat everyone. At Hudson, we believe every candidate deserves a fair shot and a great experience. That’s why our assessments are designed to be inclusive, supportive, and genuinely helpful from start to finish. What a great experience looks like We’ve built our processes to make…
Read MoreFrom first day to future leader: How assessments support the whole journey
Hiring someone is just the start. What happens next, how they learn, lead, and grow is what really drives performance. That’s why smart organisations use psychometric assessments not just to choose the right person, but to support them once they’re in the role. At Hudson, our assessments give you insights that go far beyond selection.…
Read MoreHiring with confidence: why method matters
There’s no shortage of tools to help you assess candidates. But not all assessments are created equal. Some are fast. Some are fun. Some are backed by science. The trick is knowing which one to use, and when. Here’s a simple breakdown of three common types of assessments, what they’re good at, and where they…
Read MoreWhat is a psychometric test?
Employers, click here for candidate assessment. As organisations place more emphasis on cultural fit, psychometric assessments are becoming more common during the selection process. Psychometric tests examine an individual’s capabilities and preferences, to provide data that can help assess a candidate’s “fit” for a role and organisation. At Hudson, we emphasise the importance of having…
Read More4 ways to reduce unconscious bias
Unconscious bias is a mental shortcut made up of attitudes or stereotypes developed over time. Unfortunately, when it goes unchecked, unconscious bias can have detrimental effects on your organisation’s creativity, diversity and inclusivity. Is there anything you can do to reduce unconscious bias? Yes! Look to the SELF model.
Read MoreDo you have an unconscious bias in your recruitment?
Do you have an unconscious bias in your recruitment? Your brain contains some 100 billion neurons and its blood vessels and transport systems stretch some 100,000 miles. Yet when it comes to the brain as a decision-making tool, one Nobel Prize winner argues there are only two sides of the brain that matter. Daniel Kahneman,…
Read MoreTypes of psychometric assessments
If you have been invited to attend an Assessment Centre for psychometric assessment, you will be going through a variety of exercises so we can measure your behaviour across various work situations. Below is an overview of the types of exercises you may expect on your assessment centre day. Not every assessment centre consists of…
Read MoreMake better hiring decisions with success profiling
How success profiling can help you make better hiring decisions Any manager who has ever hired someone who didn’t end up performing as well as expected – or perhaps was a complete disaster – knows that recruitment selection can be an inexact science. As human beings, our unconscious biases lead us towards hiring people we…
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