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About Us/About Psychometrics

Why Use Team Insight?

Shirley Huntington, the HR Practice Director, is a holder of the Full Level B Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing with the British Psychological Society. She is one of the few recognised by them as competent to give advice, guidance and supervision to others in the use of tests. With over twenty years of experience in the use of psychometrics within industry, she is skilled in choosing tests and setting up systems and procedures for their fair and ethical use in a variety of situations and for different applications.

Team Insight is an independent consultancy with a network of associates across the UK. Its independence and geographical spread means that its consultants can work with you on a personal level and offer you a tailored service. We have high levels of integrity which, together with broad industry experience and backed up by substantial qualifications, means that we can offer you effective, cost-efficient solutions to a broad range of human resource issues.

We have recently worked with:

• Chelmsford Borough Council - Recruitment Psychometrics
• DFDS Seaways - Psychometrics & Coaching
• First Data Europe - HR Management & Team Building/Culture Change
• Jarvis plc - Bespoke Management Training Courses & Balanced Scorecard Implementation
• OCE Facility Services - Coaching & Mentoring
• SCOPE - Recruitment Psychometrics
• Vertex Data Science - Procedural Investigations, Equal Pay Project Work & Recruitment Psychometrics
• Thurrock & Westminster City Councils – Coaching and Team Building

Team Insight is registered with the Business Link Supplier Matching Service.

We are also a member of the SHL Partner Network.

 

What Is Psychometrics?

Psychometrics is all about measuring a person’s psychological attributes. There are two types of instrument – tests and questionnaires:

• Tests: These have right or wrong answers and are designed to measure a person’s ability or aptitude. They might be used to gauge someone’s verbal or numerical skills and are often used when a particular skill or aptitude is required to do a job such as good mental arithmetic. Tests measure “hard” skills
• Questionnaires: Here there are no right or wrong answers. Personality questionnaires consider someone’s characteristics or how they usually behave. Questionnaires measure “soft” skills.

Why Use Psychometrics?

Psychometrics should be used wherever there is a business need to assess individuals objectively.  It can also be used as a catalyst for enhancing personal and team performance.

There are many psychometric tools from which to choose and it is vitally important that the instrument used is the right one to assess the areas of need. This is why it is essential that you are clear about exactly what it is you wish to measure and that you obtain expert advice on the correct tools to use.

Which Test For Which Purpose?

There are very many tests and questionnaires available and it is vitally important to choose the right instrument for the right purpose.
Tests and questionnaires can be broadly categorised under three headings: Recruitment and Selection, Personal Development and Team Building. Please see our non-exhaustive Matrix of Instruments which will give you an idea of the major tests available and their possible uses.

A Selection of Major Psychometric Instruments and their Uses

All of the above can be administered by Team Insight consultants and are suitable for adults, regardless of educational achievement or seniority. Norms are applied as appropriate to the individual or group undergoing the assessment.

There are many other instruments from which to choose, but the selection above represent a cross-section of some leading tried and trusted psychometric measures which are based on many years of development and validation.