Employee Selection: Part 1 – Candidate Pre-screening and Testing What we know, best practices, and future trends.

Management (ERM). The initial experience of the candidate during the selection process is likely to have a major impact on their view of the organization’s culture, their perception of the value being placed on talent, and their perception of the sophistication of the organization’s business processes. The definition of job specifications necessary for the evaluation and selection of candidates is a critical foundation for other phases of the ERM cycle. Job specifications provide the initial direction for employees during the on-boarding process (e.g., what are the primary responsibilities and expectations concerning job performance) and are the framework for beginning performance management discussions. Selection system performance in competency areas defined in the job specifications helps to establish developmental goals for the employee and provides a framework for ongoing competency assessments. Building a high performance workforce certainly starts with selection. Retention rates, individual productivity, and business competitiveness all begin with doing a superior job of matching individuals to jobs. This white paper provides an overview of what is know