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Global provider of talent assessment and people insights enabling hiring, development, and mobility decisions.

SHL is a global provider of talent assessment and people insights. Powering Your Talent Strategy with People Science, SHL supports every step of the employee journey by bringing trusted people insights to hiring, development, and mobility decisions. With a platform of unrivaled talent acquisition and talent management solutions, SHL helps organizations maximize the potential of their people. The company measures fit, readiness, and potential by gathering data on cognitive ability, motivation, soft skills, and more using a broad portfolio of assessments and interview technology, and it provides dashboards and analytics to enable objective, fair decision-making. SHL serves HR and talent professionals across industries and emphasizes science-based, data-driven approaches to hiring, development, and workforce mobility, enabling better talent outcomes and improved retention.

Powering your talent strategy with people science by providing data-driven insights to support hiring, development, and mobility decisions across organizations.

What we offer

Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ)

Predict job performance and fit with comprehensive personality insights.

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Motivational Questionnaire (MQ)

Enhances employee engagement and performance through tailored motivational insights.

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Situational Judgment Tests (SJT)

Evaluate decision-making skills in realistic workplace scenarios.

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SHL Verify

Enhance hiring decisions with comprehensive cognitive assessments to evaluate candidates' mental abilities.

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SHL 360

Enhance development with comprehensive feedback from diverse sources.

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Video Interviews

Enhance hiring efficiency with recorded video assessments for flexible candidate evaluation.

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Call Center Simulations

Enhance customer service skills and problem solving through realistic call center simulations.

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Business Skills

Evaluate core business skills for improved professional performance.

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Coding Simulations

Assess programming skills through real-world coding scenarios.

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Technical Skills

Evaluate technical proficiency across various domains.

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Language Evaluation

Assess language skills to enhance hiring and placement decisions.

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Outsourced Assessments (VADC)

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Provides centralized evaluation services to enhance talent selection and development.

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SHL Certification (OPQ/Verify)

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Validate expertise in SHL assessment tools through comprehensive certification training.

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Managed Services

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Efficiently manage SHL's assessment services to streamline hiring and talent development.

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Training Services

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Enhance skills and knowledge in SHL assessments through expert-led training.

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Training Calendar

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Efficiently manage and schedule training events for effective workforce development.

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Market segments

Pre-hire cognitive assessments

Assessments that measure general mental ability and reasoning to predict job performance during hiring and selection.

Skills and technical assessments

Assessments and simulations that evaluate job-relevant business, technical and coding skills for selection and development.

Personality and motivation assessments

Assessments that measure workplace personality traits and motivational drivers to inform fit, development and retention.

Situational and simulation-based assessments

Scenario-based tests and role simulations that evaluate decision-making, judgment and job-specific behaviors under realistic conditions.

Assessment centers and managed evaluation services

End-to-end outsourced assessment center services and managed program support for high-volume or complex talent evaluation processes.

Performance feedback and development programs

Multi-source feedback and structured development programs that support leadership assessment, coaching and individual development planning.

Language proficiency assessment

Evaluations of language skills and proficiency for hiring, placement and development in multilingual workplaces.

Video interviewing and asynchronous screening

Recorded and automated interview workflows that enable asynchronous candidate screening and provide immediate evaluation feedback.

More information about our offering

Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ)

A personality assessment that measures workplace-related traits to help predict job performance and fit. OPQ informs hiring and development decisions by revealing how individuals typically behave across work contexts.

  • Predicts Job Fit
    Helps identify candidates whose personality traits align with job requirements, enhancing hiring accuracy.
  • Evaluate Job-specific Competencies
    Enables organizations to accurately gauge the competencies required for specific roles, ensuring candidates possess the necessary skills.
  • Consistent Reporting
    Delivers reliable insights in an easy-to-understand format, supporting effective evaluation and comparison.
  • Improve Hiring Decisions
    Delivering insights that directly correlate with job demands, this feature assists in making informed hiring decisions.
  • Comprehensive Trait Coverage
    Enables organizations to understand various dimensions of personality that impact workplace dynamics.
  • Assess Diverse Skills
    This feature ensures a thorough evaluation of candidates’ capabilities, covering various essential skills beyond the basics.
  • Tailored Assessments
    Enhances relevance and applicability, ensuring better alignment with organizational needs.

Motivational Questionnaire (MQ)

A motivational assessment that identifies drivers and work-related motivations to inform engagement and performance planning.

  • Identify Key Motivational Drivers
    Pinpoints the critical drivers of motivation tailored to individual and organizational needs, facilitating enhanced engagement strategies.
  • Implement Effective Strategies
    Recommends targeted actions to improve motivation and engagement based on identified drivers, enhancing workplace productivity.
  • Generate In-Depth Insights
    Creates an extensive report outlining personal motivations and their implications for performance, guiding management decisions.
  • Access Insights Easily
    Provides a straightforward interface, allowing users to navigate and interpret their motivational insights effortlessly.

Situational Judgment Tests (SJT)

Assessments that present work-related scenarios to evaluate judgment and decision-making in realistic contexts.

  • Identify Effective Responses
    Helps organizations assess how candidates might behave in various job-related situations, enhancing selection accuracy.
  • Enhance Hiring Decisions
    Empowers companies to make informed hiring decisions by accurately predicting candidate success in real work environments.
  • Assess Multiple Situations
    Provides insights into a candidate's judgment across different contexts, improving overall prediction of job performance.

SHL Verify

A cognitive ability assessment designed to measure general mental ability and problem-solving capacity.

  • Measures Mental Ability
    Quantifies a candidate's capacity for problem-solving and critical thinking, helping ensure the right fit for roles.
  • Ensures Fair Evaluation
    Provides a uniform metric for comparing candidates, minimizing bias and enhancing fairness in selection.
  • Delivers Actionable Insights
    Equips hiring managers with detailed insights into candidate strengths and areas for development, facilitating informed decision-making.

SHL 360

A 360-degree feedback platform that collects performance perspectives from multiple sources to inform development planning.

  • Gather Diverse Perspectives
    Collects insights from peers, managers, and direct reports, providing a holistic view of performance.
  • Visualize Comprehensive Feedback
    Offers clear reports that integrate feedback from various sources, aiding in assessing strengths and opportunities for development.
  • Facilitate Growth Decisions
    Delivers targeted recommendations that help individuals focus on areas for improvement crucial for their career advancement.
  • Align Feedback with Organizational Goals
    Enables customization to ensure feedback process aligns with enterprise objectives and values.
  • Promote Honest Feedback
    Encourages candid responses by protecting the identity of respondents, enhancing the quality of insights collected.

Video Interviews

A video interview product that enables asynchronous assessment of candidates through recorded responses.

  • Facilitates Flexible Scheduling
    Candidates can complete interviews at their convenience, reducing scheduling conflicts and enhancing candidate experience.
  • Enables Recorded Responses
    Candidates can record their answers to interview questions, providing assessors with a clear insight into their communication skills and personality.
  • Provides Instant Insights
    Candidates receive immediate insights on their performance, helping them to improve for future interviews.

Call Center Simulations

Skills simulations for call center roles to assess customer handling, problem-solving, and communication under realistic conditions.

  • Assess Realistic Scenarios
    Simulations replicate actual customer interactions, allowing candidates to demonstrate their problem-solving and communication skills effectively.
  • Engage Through Interactivity
    Interactive simulations encourage active participation, leading to better learning outcomes and preparedness for real-world situations.
  • Receive Performance Feedback
    Detailed analytics on candidates' performance help identify strengths and areas for improvement in customer service delivery.

Business Skills

Assessments focused on essential business skills to gauge capabilities relevant to professional performance.

  • Enhances Business Competence
    This assessment helps organizations identify key areas of business competency, enabling targeted development and improving overall professional performance.
  • Evaluates Decision-Making
    These tests provide insights into how candidates respond to workplace situations, ensuring that hires can navigate complex environments effectively.
  • Promotes Cultural Alignment
    Understanding cultural fit enhances retention and team dynamics, aligning candidate values with organizational goals.

Coding Simulations

Coding simulations to evaluate programming ability and problem-solving in technical tasks.

  • Evaluate Programming Abilities
    Real-world coding problems assessed in a familiar IDE environment to measure candidates' technical skills effectively.
  • Prepare For Job Tasks
    Candidates solve practical coding problems, enabling better evaluation of their readiness for real-world scenarios.
  • Enhance Engagement
    Candidates engage with a user-friendly interface that mirrors actual coding environments to test their skills.

Technical Skills

Assessments focused on technical capabilities to measure proficiency across relevant disciplines.

  • Measure Proficiency Accurately
    This assessment accurately gauges an individual's expertise in specific technical skills, ensuring a thorough evaluation for effective talent placement.
  • Showcase Programming Abilities
    Candidates engage with real-world coding challenges in a familiar IDE environment, offering employers reliable insights into their technical capabilities.
  • Familiarize With Assessment Formats
    Candidate can take practice assessments reflecting similar question types and formats to prepare effectively, enhancing their performance in actual tests.

Language Evaluation

Evaluation of language skills for hiring or placement decisions.

  • Facilitates Data-Driven Decisions
    Offers comprehensive insights into candidates' abilities, enabling HR professionals to align language skills with job requirements and organizational goals.
  • Enhances Hiring Decisions
    By accurately measuring language proficiency, organizations can make informed decisions about candidate suitability, leading to better job performance and effective communication.
  • Meets Diverse Needs
    Allows companies to adjust the assessment content to reflect real-world language use pertinent to their industry, ensuring relevancy and accuracy.

Outsourced Assessments (VADC)

Outsourced assessment centers delivering end-to-end evaluation services for potential hires and talent development.

  • Enhances Selection Process
    By leveraging external assessment centers, organizations can ensure a consistent and bias-free evaluation of candidates, allowing for a more objective selection process.
  • Streamlines Hiring Process
    Offering a complete package of assessment services supports organizations in managing talent acquisition workflows efficiently and reducing time-to-hire.
  • Informs Strategic Planning
    With actionable insights derived from assessments, leaders can make better strategic decisions regarding talent development and workforce optimization.

SHL Certification (OPQ/Verify)

Certification program for OPQ and Verify assessments to validate knowledge and use of SHL tools.

  • Provides Official Training
    Complete an intensive program to receive official credentials, ensuring proficiency in administering and interpreting OPQ and Verify assessments.
  • Validate Assessment Skills
    Undergo assessments that confirm knowledge retention and application readiness, preparing candidates to effectively use SHL tools in real-world scenarios.
  • Access Interactive Learning Resources
    Utilize online modules designed to deepen understanding of SHL’s assessment methodologies and effective application in talent management.

Managed Services

End-to-end management of SHL assessment services, underpinning scalable talent decision processes.

  • Streamline Assessment Processes
    Our managed services provide comprehensive support to ensure that SHL assessments are flawlessly executed, enabling organizations to focus on strategic talent decisions.
  • Informed Talent Decisions
    Utilizing comprehensive analytics, our managed services aid in identifying the best talent, improving overall hiring effectiveness and employee retention.
  • Facilitate Hiring at Scale
    Designed to handle an increasing volume of assessments, our services empower organizations to conduct large-scale hiring efforts without compromising on quality or efficiency.

Training Services

Professional training offerings to build competency in SHL tools and assessments.

  • Achieve Certification
    Earn recognized certifications that validate your expertise in using SHL's assessment tools effectively.
  • Receive Expert Guidance
    Learn directly from seasoned professionals who provide insights and practical applications of SHL tools.
  • Customize Your Learning
    Choose the learning method that fits your schedule and preferred style, enhancing engagement and retention.
  • Access Extensive Resources
    Engage in a curriculum that covers not just tools but also best practices, ensuring thorough understanding.

Training Calendar

Scheduling and planning of SHL training events for organizations.

  • Streamlines Training Scheduling
    Maintain an organized and up-to-date schedule for all training events to ensure effective participation and resource allocation.
  • Aligns Training with Organizational Goals
    Adapt training programs to suit varying organizational needs, enhancing the relevance and effectiveness of sessions.
  • Provides Immediate Scheduling Access
    Get real-time insights into available training sessions and slots, enabling timely registrations and planning.
  • Enhances User Experience
    Facilitates smooth user experience with intuitive navigation for scheduling and accessing training events.