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Harrison Assessments

The Harrison Assessments Talent Solution (HATS) system is a unique time and cost saving technology for talent managers to evaluate both behavioral or suitability fit; and competency or eligibility fit for hiring decisions.

HATS accurately measures a person’s skills and preferences of a wide range of tasks and then maps and reports these preferences against clearly defined job functions, enabling you to select the right person, for the right job, knowing the best way to attract them and identify opportunities for further development. Whether you are a manager, an HR practitioner or a professional coach, HATS can help you make staffing decisions with confidence.

Created by Dan Harrison (PhD) and developed out of 20 years research, the Harrison Assessment methodology draws on mathematics, organisational and psychological theory to provide a highly accurate and totally customisable solution to your organisational needs – with more than 35 scientific studies to attest its efficacy.

It works by integrating Enjoyment-Performance Theory (based upon Behavioral Theory) with the Paradox Theory, an extension of the "psychological opposites" theories explained by Jung and Freud.  Paradox Theory is unique to Harrison Assessments. Used together on a proprietary “Paradox” technology platform, the HATS system becomes a powerful and trusted strategic tool for measuring traits, preferences and competencies in the workplace - all of which are integral to a company's performance and survival.

The power of prediction

Used by leading corporate brands and consultancies worldwide, the HATS system consists of an on-line questionnaire that a job candidate completes as part of the overall recruitment and selection process.

HATS provides two levels of predictive assessment, which is unmatched by other systems.
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  • HATS automates the pre-screening process whereby applicants are automatically screened for appropriate levels of eligibility (education, experience and skills) and suitability (motivation, attitudes, interpersonal skills and work preferences); and
  • HATS streamlines the interviewing process with more than 250 job success formulas available to create world-class job selection criteria.

What HATS can help you achieve

Whether for the graduate seeking career direction, the seasoned professional desiring career advancement, or for the corporate hiring or development specialist, the Harrison Assessments Talent Solution (HATS) system provides accurate data needed to make important career and life decisions.

  • Significantly reduce time to hire
    CareerFit can help you to gain a level of insight into behaviour and performance in 30 minutes that would normally take tens of hours of interviewing to detect!  Using the HATS automatic pre-screening tool, you’ll save time reading resumes, short-listing and interviewing – freeing you up to identify and hire the most suitable applicants quickly.
  • Reduce hiring costs while hiring the best employees
    CareerFit can show you how to automatically screen for appropriate levels of eligibility and suitability, delivering you savings of up to 80% in administration costs, and the added benefit of being able to know with confidence that you are hiring the right talent for your organisation.  Not only can you hire smarter, but you’ll now be able to build stronger teams and spot the stars among your staff.
  • Strengthen your corporate culture
    Because HATS enables you to offer meaningful feedback, you can proactively manage and shape the culture of your organsiation.  By engaging your staff in self awareness and development opportunities, you’ll not only better align employee performance with organisational vision, but you’ll quickly increase satisfaction and productivity while generating competitive hiring advantage and a rapid return on investment. 
  • Retain top talent
    Recruiting, rewarding and re-energising the right talent in your organisation can have a big impact on your company’s future.  With HATS, you no longer rely on previous experience alone, but can confidently identify candidates who will more likely succeed in their current and future leadership roles to remain within your company for longer.

 

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