Assessment
4 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 MoreWhy psychometric assessment beats gut instinct every time
In ten years of professional recruitment I have averaged about 500 job interviews a year, or 5,000 in total. So you might think I’d be the first person to say that the gut instinct a recruiter develops is more powerful than psychometric assessment. You’d be wrong. Despite the fact that I interview people for a…
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 MoreOnline psychometric testing tips & preparation
Watch our short video to learn about online psychometric assessments, what they are, and how they are used. General hints for completing psychometric assessments Get a good sleep the night before if possible Try to relax If you wear glasses or contact lenses, be sure to have them with you Complete the assessment in…
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