3 Impacts of Pre-Employment Screenings and Assessments in Organizations

While our archipelagic nature, which encompasses 7,640 islands, may result in regions within our nation, we cannot ignore the fact that our workforce is both diverse and expanding. Foreign countries also outsource their talent pools to the Philippines because of Filipinos' skills and work ethic.  

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The job market competition is increasing due to an expanding talent pool from a variety of industries, including healthcare, business processing outsourcing, information technology and software development, accounting and finance, and the creative industry. As a result, recruitment is becoming more challenging.

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What are Pre-Employment Assessments?

Recruiters use pre-employment assessments to ensure that the hiring process runs successfully. This sort of assessment includes tests that analyze the applicant's behavior, personality, aptitude, cognitive, and emotional intelligence. Assessing previous employment experiences and educational attainment, along with the results of these tests, allows the recruiter to make an informed recommendation and decision before hiring the interested applicant.

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What are the benefits of Pre-Employment Assessments?

Before employing someone, these tests let recruiters and employers weigh all of the pros and cons. The following are some of the most important reasons why organizations could benefit from adapting these assessments:

1. Improve recruitment process

This is one of the most important approaches by which pre-employment assessments can help organizations and institutions improve the recruiting process. Including this stage in the recruitment process increases efficiency and effectiveness, and it may reduce the likelihood of employing someone who isn't qualified for the job, saving both parties' time.

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2. Provide informed decisions before hiring

These assessments, combined with the candidate's credentials and previous employment experiences, contribute to determining their abilities and attributes prior to hiring. For instance, people who are hiring may associate a potential candidate's college or university degree with their past work experience and the pre-assessment exam(s) they took. Managers, along with those in charge of hiring, can get a better idea of a candidate's skills and sometimes ask them how they can handle the tasks and responsibilities that come with the job.

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3. May help lessen employee turnover

Employee turnover can have an impact on an organization's performance since the waiting time for a person to fill the position, as well as the time spent on training, might reduce the products or services that are provided. Hiring someone who fits the open job post and an organization's culture and goals, assisted by Pre-Screening assessments, helps to prevent this from happening.

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"There is always room for improvement," as we often say. The hiring methods we were accustomed to benefit many employees and employers, yet changing these assessments may allow us to establish a more efficient and fruitful hiring process for all parties involved.

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In addition to our specialized mental health services, Empath collaborates with organizations to deliver mental health initiatives and services, including support in improving hiring procedures.

At Empath, we believe in empowering individuals, communities, and organizations to take a proactive approach to their mental health. We assist employers by providing employment assessments for candidates to measure their abilities, mental wellness, and emotional understanding, as well as by supporting current employees, particularly those with mental health issues. These aim to create a productive and supportive working atmosphere for both employees and employers.

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References

• Assess Job Candidates with Our Psychological Test for Employment. (2024, July 2). Retrieved from Empath: https://www.empath.ph/services/employment-assessment
• Beaumont-Oates, W. (2024, May 10). Pre-Employment Assessments: Your Ultimate Guide to Smarter Hiring. Retrieved from Thomas: https://www.thomas.co/resources/type/hr-blog/pre-employment-assessments-your-ultimate-guide-smarter-hiring
• Pre-Employment Screening: The-Complete-Guide. (2024, July 2). Retrieved from Canditech: https://www.canditech.io/pre-employment-screening-the-complete-guide/#:~:text=Utilizing%20pre%2Demployment%20screening%20tests,contributing%20positively%20to%20your%20organization
• Prita. (2023, December 13). Work Culture in Philippines – Learn the Facts. Retrieved from Global Squirrels: https://globalsquirrels.com/blog/work-culture-in-philippines-learn-the-facts/#:~:text=Filipino%20culture%20highly%20values%20family,supportive%20and%20collaborative%20work%20environment.

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