In a recent poll, we asked our HR community, “How much do psychometric assessments influence your hiring decisions?”
The results are in:
- 37% said always,
- 40% said sometimes,
- 15% said rarely,
- 7% said never.
This is exactly what we expected.
With recruitment shifting towards a data-driven decision-making process to build cohesive teams and ensure candidates are fit for purpose, psychometric assessments are becoming an essential tool for hiring teams.
Not only do they provide a deeper understanding of candidates’ personalities, but they also tap into cognitive abilities and behavioral tendencies, enabling more informed decisions.
So we are slowly but surely seeing that psychometric assessments are shaping the future of recruitment. That’s why we want to share 5 reasons why assessments should be a key part of your hiring strategy—and why you should use Wamly for your assessment needs.
5 Reasons Why You Should Do Psychometric Assessments Earlier in Your Hiring Process
Psychometric assessments are structured tests designed to measure a candidate’s mental capabilities, personality traits, and behavioral tendencies. These tests help recruiters assess a candidate’s suitability for specific roles, predict workplace performance and compatibility, and reduce bias in hiring decisions.
1. They Enhance Objectivity in the Recruitment Process
Traditional hiring methods often rely on subjective evaluations, such as reviewing resumes or conducting unstructured interviews. Psychometric assessments, however, introduce objectivity and science, by identifying key candidate attributes, such as:
- Logical reasoning.
- Emotional intelligence.
- Preference towards certain aspects of the role requires
- Problem-solving capabilities.
But why is this important?
Each candidate completes a standardised test, ensuring that everyone is evaluated equally, and making the process fair for all involved. These tests also provide objective data, reducing unconscious bias.
2. They Lead to More Accurate Hires
Psychometric tools are designed to accurately predict a candidate’s future performance and cultural fit. Unlike resumes or traditional interviews, these assessments offer measurable insights into how candidates handle stress, work in teams, and align with company values, goals, and objectives. How? By profiling the requirements of the role first! Remember, its all about the job and the person who fits the requirements best.
We don’t want to bore you with stats, but bear with us—we’ve got the facts:
A 2023 report by Forbes noted that companies prioritising psychometric tests and structured interviews experienced a 30% decrease in employee turnover. (Source: BYLD Group)
Now that’s something to get excited about. Imagine reducing your company’s turnover rate by 30%—what an impact that could have!
3. They Simplify Your Recruitment Process
So as the title indicates psychometric assessments simplify and expedite your hiring process.
But how?
The automated testing platforms give you and your recruitment team the ability to:
- Screen large candidate pools quickly.
- Identify top talent efficiently.
- Focus on interviewing only high-potential candidates.
Modern assessment solutions like SHL and Hogan Assessments integrate seamlessly with applicant tracking systems (ATS) to streamline workflows. And then there is Wamly.
We don’t want to brag, but Wamly is becoming an all-in-one hiring solution, with built-in psychometric assessments, background checks, integration with ATS systems—and so much more. We are proud to announce our channel partnership with a leading global provider, to provide the South African market with sound, validated, SA-normed solutions, but priced differently.
4. They Improve Team Dynamics
Psychometric assessments can tell you ALMOST everything you need to know about a candidate—even things they might not know themselves, such as: What motivates them, What stresses them out, how quickly they learn and so much more.
By considering your team dynamics, you can determine whether a candidate will be a good fit since it evaluates how well a candidate aligns with your company’s core values and predicts interpersonal compatibility within teams.
And when you hire for cultural fit it ensures long-term success since organisations that prioritise cultural fit report a higher employee satisfaction rate, better collaboration, and increased productivity (Source: CultureMonkey)
5. They’re Cost-Effective for Talent Acquisition
Recruitment is a significant investment for any organisation however psychometric assessments can help save costs by reducing turnover rates, enabling better hiring decisions, and lowering the risk of mis-hires.
Clarity Talent Measurement emphasises that investing in psychometric assessments can minimise costly hiring mistakes, leading to savings in recruitment and training expenses. (Source: Clarity Talent Measurement)
And that’s not all.
Test Partnership shows that psychometric assessments also decrease the indirect costs, time, and effort normally linked to employee selection, performance management, and productivity loss. (Source: Testing Partnership)
We just dropped some more stats — but we know you’re here for it!
Take Advantage of Wamly’s Built-In Psychometric Assessments
Now, let’s talk about something we mentioned earlier:
Wamly is South Africa’s leading one-way video interviewing software (we even won an award for Tech Startup of 2023!). One of the best features we launched in 2024 is our built-in psychometric assessments and we even have integrated background checks (more on that soon).
Wamly is becoming an all-in-one hiring solution—not just an investment for today but for all your future hiring needs.
Because it combines one-way video interviews with data-driven psychometric assessments, which allows you to make faster and more accurate hiring decisions.
Why Choose Wamly’s Psychometric Assessment Tool?
Wamly’s platform combines video interviews, skills tests, psychometric assessments, background checks, and more into a single, user-friendly software.
You can evaluate multiple aspects of a candidate’s profile in one place—no need to switch between documents and tabs.
And it combines visual cues from interviews with quantitative data from assessments for a well-rounded evaluation.
By choosing Wamly, you can modernise your recruitment processes, improve the quality of your hires, and maintain efficiency—all while reducing costs.
Most Companies Assess Only a Few Candidates
One challenge in traditional hiring practices is that most companies can only afford to assess the top two or three candidates due to the high costs associated with extensive assessments. This means that great candidates further down the list can potentially get overlooked.
Wamly’s psychometric assessment solution is completely different. Our pricing structure is designed to let you assess a broader pool of candidates, so you can uncover hidden gems that might have otherwise been missed. By evaluating more candidates, you’ll make smarter hiring decisions without worrying about excessive costs.
So if you are ready to move beyond the limitations of traditional hiring methods and experience all the benefits Wamly has to offer, reach out to us today. Discover how our platform can help you find the best candidates faster, smarter, and more cost-effectively.
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Psychometric assessments are changing recruitment by bringing a data-driven approach to hiring great talent. They improve objectivity, predict job performance, streamline hiring processes, and promote cultural fit—all while saving costs.
As organisations continue to navigate a competitive job market, especially in South Africa, adopting software like Wamly with built-in psychometric assessments is no longer just a trend—it’s a necessity for building successful, future-ready teams.
