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The Shaping of Skills: Understanding the drivers to create a stronger future
To create a successful skills-based strategy across the talent cycle, it is important to understand the drivers that are reshaping jobs and the workforce…
July 16, 2024
3 Common Mistakes when It Comes to Talent Development
We look at some of the common pitfalls we see when it comes to talent development, and how to avoid them!
July 11, 2024
Reflection: The Key to Team Effectiveness
We look at why taking time to reflect is one of the most important factors when it comes to truly effective team performance.
July 04, 2024
Euro 2024 Captains – What are their Leadership Styles?
With the Euros back on our screens, we look at how our Wave® framework can be applied to the players of the beautiful game. This time, focussing on the leadership styles of the respective team captains.
June 28, 2024
Whitepaper - The Science of Skills
Grab your copy of our new whitepaper The Science of Skills where we explore the shift towards skills-based organizations and what a scientific skills-based approach to talent management looks like.
June 25, 2024
The Importance of Empathy in Leadership
We take a closer look at the vital leadership quality of empathy that has a hugely positive impact on performance and organizational culture.
June 19, 2024
Women in Leadership - Strengthen your Pipeline with Science
Global data covering 163 countries shows that whilst women accounted for 41.9% of the workforce in 2023, only 32.2%of these were in senior leadership positions…
June 18, 2024
What is the True Cost of Poor Leadership?
We look at the wide-ranging ramifications poor leadership can have on organizational culture and productivity.
June 07, 2024
Making Smarter Hiring Decisions with Data You Can Trust
In today’s competitive job market, making well-informed hiring decisions is crucial for organizations seeking to build elite teams that perform at the highest level possible…
June 03, 2024
5 Top Tips for Providing an Excellent Candidate Experience
The assessment process is often the first interaction that a candidate will have with your organization, so it stands to reason that you would want to make a strong first impression….
May 24, 2024
Delivering a Positive Candidate Experience: A Spotlight on UX and Cognitive Load
We share some practical insights for delivering a more equitable and inclusive assessment experience through informed UX design.
May 14, 2024
SIOP Conference 2024 - Four Perspectives on Leadership Potential
We had the pleasure of speaking about our approach to leadership potential at the Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology Conference last month…
May 03, 2024
10 Ways Wave® Drives Development
May 01, 2024
Reduce the Risk of a Bad Hire: Shining a Spotlight on Candidate Faking
We highlight some of the unique Wave® features which help you spot potential red flags in a candidate profile and tips for preventing candidate faking.
Apr 25, 2024
Talent Management in the Digital Age
Contemporary talent management is impacted by a multitude of factors, including technological advances and socio-economic issues – we take a closer look at some of the key areas having an impact today.
Apr 17, 2024
The Truth about Self-Reports and What We Can Learn From Them
We challenges some of the many traditional misconceptions associated with self-report and provide practical tips for ensuring the data is maximized.
Mar 21, 2024
More Haste, Less Speed: Is time-to-hire a true indicator of efficiency?
We look at why moving beyond metrics such as time-to-hire and focusing on the quality of hire may actually save you time and money in the long run.
Feb 20, 2024
10 Ways Wave® Transforms Talent Acquisition
The goal for talent acquisition is to continually raise the bar in finding great people for your organization. We look at 10 ways Wave transforms talent acquisition.
Feb 07, 2024
Inclusive Assessment & Selection: Key Considerations from ISE EDI Conference 2023
Dec 13, 2023
Top Talent Trends for 2024
As we settle into a new year, Richard Williams takes a look at what are expected to be the hottest trends and topics in talent assessment in 2024.
Jan 18, 2024
How Psychometrics can Support Social Mobility
Nov 28, 2023
Optimizing Your Selection Process - The Crucial Role of Psychometric Assessments
Nov 20, 2023
Managing the New Normal and Employees’ Individual Needs
Sept 18, 2023
Workforce Inclusion Network - Reflections from our Virtual Roundtables
July 17, 2023
EAWOP 2023 - Our Thoughts & Takeaways from Katowice
July 13, 2023
Workforce Inclusion Network – More Inclusive Leadership
July 06, 2023
Overcoming the Challenges of Manager Selection
June 12, 2023
What Does the Emergence of ChatGPT Mean for the World of Assessment?
June 01, 2023
‘It’s Still Day One...’ - The Ethics of AI in Assessment
Managing Client Partner Dan Hunt looks at the future of AI in the workplace and the ethics of using it in recruitment.
May 23, 2023
How Can You Know if an Assessment Actually Works?
Senior Consultant Lisa Waugh reflects on the latest research on effectiveness shared at this year’s SIOP conference…
May 05, 2023
Identifying Potential in a Changing World
Managing Client Partner Dan Hunt looks at how organizations can identify true potential in an ever-changing world.
May 02, 2023
The Importance of Inclusive Leadership and How You Can Nurture It
We look at how Inclusive leadership can help drive your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion agenda.
Apr 27, 2023
Don’t be afraid to go ‘back to basics’ with Talent Assessment - define clearly, measure effectively
Managing Consultant Simon Jayne shares his thoughts from the recent SIOP conference in Boston, Massachusetts.
May 15, 2023
Mobilizing a Wider Talent Pool: Retaining & Building Top Talent
Our expert practitioner Lauren Jeffery-Smith looks at how to retain & develop talent you have not identified as high potential.
Feb 20, 2023
Future-Proofing Leadership - Thoughts from a Recent Conference
Our Managing Client Partner Dan Hunt gives his thoughts on how leaders can ‘futureproof’ themselves and their organizations.
Mar 29, 2023
A Practitioner’s Perspective: Top Tips to Boost a Team Session’s Effectiveness
While team sessions aren’t new and are reasonably common in organizations, there appears to be huge variances in their level of effectiveness…
Jan 17, 2023
Hannah Mullaney -What I Learned from a Lecture on Resilience
I was at an event recently where I attended a lecture on resilience, given by Professor Steve Peters, author of ‘Chimp Paradox’ and ‘Path through the Jungle’…
Dec 09, 2022
Top Tips for Onboarding & Development in a Hybrid Team
Katie Herridge runs through her top tips for onboarding and development within hybrid teams and fostering the same levels of collaboration seen with in-office working.
Dec 06, 2022
Make Your 360 Program a Success
Many talent practitioners understand the benefits of 360s but can sometimes come unstuck when it comes to successfully embedding the process into an individual or wider team development program…
Dec 02, 2022
Why Use Psychometric Assessments?
Our Managing Client Partner Dan Hunt explains why you really should be adding psychometric assessments to your hiring process.
Dec 07, 2022
Top Tips for Building Engagement in Hybrid Teams
Our Product Project Manager Katie Herridge presents her top tips for building engagement within hybrid teams.
Nov 23, 2022
A Practitioner's Perspective: What To Do If Assessments Aren't Telling You What You Want to Hear…
Our Client Solutions Director Hannah Mullaney looks at how to put ‘gut feeling’ aside and lead with data instead.
Nov 01, 2022
Work Roles and Player Roles: How does Saville Assessment Wave® Link to the World of Football?
As The Athletic introduce 18 player roles in football, we look at how they map to our Work Roles model.
Sep 06, 2022
Supporting Neurodiversity Across the Talent Cycle
For useful tips and advice on embracing neurodiversity within your organization, get your copy of Supporting Neurodiversity Across the Talent Cycle now.
Oct 13, 2022
Harnessing Hybrid Working: A Guide to More Effective Collaboration
For the latest research, tips and advice on hybrid working, get your complimentary copy of Harnessing Hybrid Working: A Guide to More Effective Collaboration now.
Sep 30, 2022
Supporting Better Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Outcomes Through Hiring Activity
In the first of our three-part series on DE&I, we look at how hiring is the first stop in ensuring diversity across your organization.
Aug 08, 2022
Employee Experience (EX) Moments That Matter Part 3: How Leaders Can Inspire Exceptional EX
In part 3 of our ‘Moments that Matter’ series, we look at the role of leaders in inspiring exceptional EX in their organizations.
Aug 31, 2022
Supporting Better Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Outcomes Through Leadership Activity
An organizational culture that supports diversity, equity and inclusion is heavily reliant on good leadership…
Supporting Better Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Outcomes Through Build Activity
We look at how employee experience is crucial to maintaining strong diversity levels, whilst creating equity and inclusion.
Aug 15, 2022
Employee Experience (EX) Moments That Matter Part 2: Top Tips for Maximizing EX with Better Development
In Part 2, we turn our attention to how to maximize talent development activity, driving an improved Employee Experience.
Aug 18, 2022
Employee Experience (EX) Moments That Matter Part 1: Futureproofing EX with Better Hiring
Recruitment freezers of 2020 have thawed… but the applications aren’t flooding in. This is creating a tough landscape for many recruiters…
Aug 12, 2022
Pinpointing Potential: Improving Diversity in Pipelines
In the second of our Pinpointing Potential series, we spotlight the common pitfalls in building more diverse leadership pipelines and how to overcome them…
May 20, 2022
Understanding Your Pipeline: What does potential look like for you?
In the first part of this article series, we look at how organizations can take a more nuanced approach to assessment to discover what true potential looks like for them.
May 05, 2022
Leadership Lessons (Part 4) – Creating a High-Performance Employee Experience
In the final part of our Leadership Lessons series, we look at Developing Leaders to Create a High -Performance Employee Experience.
Mar 10, 2022
Leadership Lessons (Part 3) – Developing Leaders to Lead Through Uncertainty
In this third article in the series, we look at how you can develop leaders to lead effectively through change and uncertainty.
Feb 28, 2022
Leadership Lessons (Part 2) – The Value of Impact
Successful organizations need leaders who have a real impact on teams and individuals, but it is important that this impact is focused in the right areas in line with organizational goals and values.
Feb 17, 2022
Leadership Lessons (Part 1) – The Value of Empathy
Empathy has always been a critical skill for leaders. As it increases in recognition against the backdrop of a new world of work, we start our four-part leadership lessons series there.
Feb 07, 2022
Partners from around the globe join Saville Assessment for 2024 International Conference
We were delighted to be joined in London by our international partner network, representing more than 15 countries…
May 23, 2024
Saville Assessment partner with Batian Consulting
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Batian Consulting to provide talent assessment and development solutions in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Nigeria and Ghana…
Apr 02, 2024
Saville Assessment appoints Jim Darragh as Executive Chair
European tech investor Tenzing announced the appointment of Jim Darragh as the new Executive Chair of Saville Assessment…
Jan 23, 2024
Thank You for Supporting our Charity Fundraising Efforts in 2023
As another fantastic year of fundraising comes to a close, we wanted to thank you all for your generous donations throughout 2023…
Dec 18, 2023
2024 Training Course Dates Announced
2023 has been a busy year of training with more than 800 people getting certified, and we’re pleased to announce our first course dates of 2024…
Dec 12, 2023
Saville Assessment win 'Excellence in Early Careers Assessment & Selection' award
We are delighted to be named winners of Excellence in Early Careers Assessment & Selection for our work with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) at the 2023 ABP Awards.
Nov 09, 2023
Saville Assessment shortlisted in three categories at the ABP Awards 2023
We have been shortlisted for Excellence in Talent Management, Excellence in D,E&I , and Early Careers Assessment & Selection at the 2023 ABP Awards…
Sept 07, 2023
Saville Assessment Shortlisted Twice at Personnel Today Awards 2023
We are delighted to be shortlisted for Talent Acquisition Partner of the Year and the Talent Management Award (with Ricoh UK) at this year’s Personnel Today Awards.
August 02, 2023
A New Era for Saville Assessment as It Unveils New Branding
Saville Assessment unveiled its new logo and branding today as European private equity investor Tenzing officially acquired the market-leading talent assessment business…
August 01, 2023
Saville Assessment Shortlisted for Recruitment Industry Supplier of the Year at Recruiter Awards 2023
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for Recruitment Industry Supplier of the Year at this year’s Recruiter Awards…
June 22, 2023
Saville Assessment Shortlisted in Two Categories at The Firm Awards 2023
We are delighted to be shortlisted for ‘Best Selection & Assessment Strategy’ and ‘Best Supplier Partnership’ (with Baker McKenzie) at this year’s Firm Awards.
April 25, 2023
New Era for Saville Assessment
European tech investor Tenzing announce agreement with WTW to acquire its talent assessment business Saville Assessment. With Tenzing’s backing, Saville will benefit from further investment into sales & marketing and new product launches…
April 18, 2023
SA Win Talent 'Acquisition Partner of the Year' at Personnel Today Awards
The mix-and-match nature of our portfolio, and how closly we work with our clients to achieve success, was acknowledged at this year’s Personnel Today Awards…
Nov 16, 2022
Introducing a New Measure of Cognitive Ability: Swift Global Aptitude
We are delighted to introduce a new aptitude test to our pioneering Swift range. Swift Global is a mobile-first, interactive broad measure of the cognitive ability that underpins…
May 03, 2022
Saville Assessment shortlisted for Supplier Innovation of the Year at Firm Awards 2022
The judges have recognized both our Resilient Agility solution and new Wave-i tool in the prestigious Suppler Innovation of the Year category…
Apr 29, 2022
Saville Assessment do the Double at Personnel Today Awards 2021
Saville Assessment were delighted to win both Resourcing Supplier of the Year & the Talent Management category (with Ricoh) at the Personnel Today Awards 2021.
Nov 17, 2021
Ricoh Win Best Internal Recruitment Strategy at Firm Awards 2021
Everyone at Saville Assessment would like to extend their congratulations to our client Ricoh for winning Best Internal Recruitment Strategy at The Firm Awards 2021…
Jun 18, 2021
Saville Assessment wins 2020 Excellence in Assessment Award
Saville Assessment were delighted to take the crown for Excellence in Assessment at the Association of Business Psychologists (ABP) Workforce Experience Awards 2020.
Oct 15, 2020
Saville Assessment named Recruitment Industry Supplier of the Year at Recruiter Awards 2019
We are delighted to announce that we have been named Recruitment Industry Supplier of the Year at The Recruiter Awards 2019.
May 10, 2019
Skills; everyone’s talking about them, but are they having the right conversation?
Listen back to our recent webinar where we explore what a tangible skills-based approach to talent management looks like.
June 17, 2024
The Deep Dive - Episode 6 - Talent Management in a Digital Age
Hannah Mullaney is joined by author Mike Rugg-Gunn to discuss how the digital revolution has impacted talent management practices.
Apr 10, 2024
The Deep Dive - Episode 5 - Data-Driven Decisions
Olivia Black, Associate Director at Saville Assessment, discusses the benefits (and challenges) of implementing assessments within an organization.
Mar 06, 2024
The Deep Dive - Episode 4 - The Challenges of Recruitment
Hannah Mullaney is joined by Andrew Meechan, Head of Talent Acquisition at Third Space, to discuss the challenges of recruitment and how to overcome them.
Feb 07, 2024
The Deep Dive - Episode 3 - Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Hannah Mullaney is joined by Melissa Chester, a Business Psychologist at 80Twenty, to discuss the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace.
Jan 10, 2024
The Deep Dive - Episode 2 - Emotional Intelligence
Hannah Mullaney is joined by Saville Assessment’s R&D Director Rab MacIver to discuss the concept of emotional intelligence.
Dec 06, 2023
The Deep Dive - Episode 1 - Leadership in STEM
Nov 01, 2023
A Game-Changer for Assessing Potential
Sept 14 2023
Workforce Inclusion Network - Reflections from our Virtual Roundtables
July 17, 2023
Moments of Truth Webcast Series
Jul 08, 2022
Greater Retention from Impactful Leadership
33% of executives now consider employee experience a mandate that should be addressed by top leadership. Find out how effective leadership can help drive better employee retention.
Mar 10, 2022
Greater Retention from Better Talent Development
Mar 03, 2022
Greater Retention from Better Talent Acquisition
Understanding the factors that make people want to stay with an organization presents a unique opportunity to identify ways to capitalize on this when you are hiring.
Feb 24, 2022
Reskill Redeploy & Retain
Ricoh have successfully combined organizational growth and talent retention by looking to their internal talent pool. In this webinar we were joined by the Director of Talent at Ricoh.
Nov 24, 2021
Assess for Success
Understanding your people to improve the hiring process. With many conversations about ‘The Great Resignation’, but with a new Wave of talent in the market this also creates opportunities for ‘The Great Hire’.
Nov 11, 2021
Pinpoint & Power Potential
Strategically identify & develop emerging leaders. 96% of organizations say the types of leadership roles they need are diversifying. In this webinar we share a new perspective for identifying potential to build stronger pipelines.
Jun 15, 2021
One Hurdle Too Many
There is a rise a vacancies and a new wave of talent in the market thanks to the great resignation. Organizations need a hiring process that will identify the best talent from a crowded pool and increase the odds of placing the right people, into the right roles.
May 19, 2021
Less Intuition, More Data
In this webinar our panel of Occupational Psychologists share research, client stories and their expertise of using psychometrics to positively impact workforce D,E&I.
Apr 27, 2021
Insights, Data, Action!
In this webinar talent assessment and employee insights experts share the key factors for delivering a high-performance-employee-experience and case study of examples of how it has been achieved.
Apr 08, 2021
Meaningful Connections
Video communication is a great vehicle for helping colleagues stay connected but with teams, structures, projects and priorities changing rapidly, authentic and meaningful collaboration can be a challenge.
Mar 24, 2021
Thrive, Don’t Survive
The squeeze on managers has never been tighter as they juggle supporting their teams, taking care of themselves, delivering results and managing multiple demands under increased pressure.
Mar 10, 2021
Greater Retention from Better Talent Development
Mar 03, 2022
See Our Results for Yourself
We work closely with our clients to discuss the aims and scope of their projects and provide the best assessment solutions for it. Take a look at some of our recent success stories.