Set Leaders on the Path to Success • De-Risk the Hiring Process
Assessment servicesAssessment is About Understanding People.
Can they lead through complexity? What drives their decision making? How do their values align with your culture? Combining scientifically robust psychometric tools with insightful debriefing sessions, we answer these questions. Here, we focus on assessment for hiring, but you can read about our assessment services for individual and team development here.
Finding the right talent is complex and challenging, and the stakes are high: hiring missteps can reverberate through the organisation.
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80% of employee turnover can be attributed to bad hiring decisions
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45% of bad hires result from lack of rigorous process
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30%-150% of employee’s salary is what you could spend on a bad hiring decision
Take an Evidence-Based Approach to Your Important Hiring Decisions
Psychometric assessment tools alone won’t tell you whether a candidate is the right person for a business-critical role – or how to nurture someone into a leader. To get value from assessment, you need the right expertise.
We’re registered psychologists with decades of experience in people and organisational development. Working with boards, C-suite, HR leaders, and executive search companies, our assessment approach goes beyond the superficial – truly simplifying complex hiring decisions and delivering value to candidates.
From our useful reports to our insightful debriefing sessions, we synthesise the science of psychometrics and translate assessment results into meaningful insight – de-risking the recruitment process and setting new leaders on the path to success.
Why Crescent People
Dive Deep into Data
Psychometric reports uncover key behaviours like decision making, resilience, and leadership style.
Bespoke Approach
We explore the role and context in detail – so it’s based on a strategic understanding of your goals.
More than a Report
Debrief sessions inspire ‘a-ha’ moments, translating results so they integrate into your wider selection process.
Robust Tools
We’re accredited in the best evidence-based selection tools, including Saville and Hogan.
People-Centric
Candidates love our feedback – working with us enhances your reputation as an employer of choice.
How it Works
Taking psychometric testing beyond box-ticking, we create real value for businesses and candidates.
Choose from a range of assessment solutions to suit different role requirements and budgets – or chat to us about creating a bespoke package tailored to your organisation. Whatever option you choose, our assessment process is designed to deliver meaningful insights at every stage. It looks like this:
Briefing
We codify an understanding of what you want to achieve.
Assessment
Candidates take assessments online using the evidence-based tool of your choice. We contact each candidate to explain the process and support them throughout.
Report
We put assessment results into context and unlock valuable insights.
Debrief
Where our clients say the ‘a-ha!’ moments come. We meet with senior stakeholders and discuss how results integrate into your ongoing selection process.
Feedback
We provide useful feedback to all candidates regardless of outcome – so they can use assessment results in ongoing career planning.
How do you Maximise Value from Assessment?
This guide explains how to simplify complex hiring decisions and give stakeholders an evidence-based way to select the right person for the role.
Hiring is Just the Beginning
Set your new hires up for success
Our development services encompass targeted programs, coaching, team workshops, and more, all designed around your needs. This includes development-focused assessment services that give your leaders and high-potential talent the insight they need to grow.
Trusted by Leaders
From ASX-listed companies to executive search partners and public sector leadership teams, we support organisations across Australia and globally.
Our Accreditations
We’re members of Australia’s foremost professional associations and accredited in leading psychometric tools – those developed by experts to the highest standards and carefully selected for their scientific rigour.
Let’s Talk About Your People
Looking for insightful, evidence-based assessments or tailored development programs?
Get in touch to chat about your goals and how we can help make work better for everyone.