Adecco Xpert Overview Xpert Presentation

Adecco Xpert Testing

1. Candidate Assessment Overview
Can Do, Will Do, Will Fit

2. AdeccoXpert Overview
August 2009
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Introduction to Candidate Assessment
•Why assessment is key to making the right placement?
•What is the Adecco Group candidate assessment solution?
•Main benefits of a web-based assessment solution such as
AdeccoXpert

3. AdeccoXpert Overview
August 2009
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Why use Assessment ?

4. AdeccoXpert Overview
August 2009
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Assessment helps provide an objective,
valid and reliable method of determining
whether an individual has the skills,
knowledge, aptitude, personality and
motivation to meet the job’s requirements.
Why use Assessment ?
Market demand: it is expected by all
parties concerned that selection
methods are objective, reliable and fair.

5. AdeccoXpert Overview
August 2009
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Popular Assessment methods vs Predictive Validity
Unstructured
interviews
Structured interviews
Resumes
Reference checks
Simulations
Personality
Popular Selection
methods
Structured application
forms
Cognitive
Objectivity & Reliability
Low Medium High
Impact of unreliable
selection process.
GM%
High
High
Client & Candidate
Satisfaction / Retention
Low
Source: Robertson, I.T & Smith, M. (2001) and
Schmidt, F. L. & Hunter, J. E. (1998)
Cost / Effort

6. AdeccoXpert Overview
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Main Assessment usage
Selection Process
Development
Learning
Value Added Services
Increases Reliability & Objectivity
Identifying development needs
Identify learning gaps
Professional service capability

7. AdeccoXpert Overview
August 2009
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Why use assessments at Adecco?
Adecco defined and developed a candidate assessment solution (Can Do, Will Do, Will Fit
specifically to improve the quality of placement for both the client and the applicant and to
increase their satisfaction.
Therefore, our business.
….. by gaining a better understanding of the applicant’s knowledge, aptitudes,
motivations and preferences, and matching those with the client’s needs.
Candidate assessment is a core component of the services we provide our clients and
applicants.

8. AdeccoXpert Overview
August 2009
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Breakdown of Assessment Catalogue
Administration/Secretarial
Can Do
Typing
Data Entry (numeric/alpha)
MS Office 2003
PC Basics
Saville & Holdsworth (SHL)
Analysing Numerical Data
Attention to Detail
Basic Arithmetic
Basic Word Usage
Checking Visual Data
Classification & Filing
Comprehension
Following Instructions
Inventory Checking
Proof Reading
Reasoning Using Diagrams
Recognising Shapes
Shorthand
Audio Typing (Dictation)
Call Centre
Audio Data Entry
Call Centre Aptitude
Will Do – Motivation & Attitude
Will Fit – Person/Job Fit Profile
Languages (Oral & Written)
English
French
German
Dutch
Japanese
Spanish
Italian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Swedish
Welsh
Others
Aptitude
Hospitality & Catering
IT Professional
Psychometric (OPQ/CCSQ)
Industrial
Warehousing
Manual dexterity
Workplace Safety
Accounting/Finance
Accounts Payable
Cash Book/Bank Rec
Payroll/Wages Clerk
Purchase Ledger
SAGE
Sales Ledger/Credit Control
SAP

9. AdeccoXpert Overview
August 2009
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Will Fit

10. AdeccoXpert Overview
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11. AdeccoXpert Overview
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Will Fit measures the ‘fit’ between the customer’s work environment
and the candidate’s preferences
•It consists of two parts:-
•Part One - completed by the client detailing what
kind of organization they are and the job available
•Part Two - completed by the applicant detailing
what kind of environment they would prefer to
work in
A report is generated, based on the information
provided
It graphically illustrates whether or not the
applicant ‘will fit’ into the customer’s environment
and job role

12. AdeccoXpert Overview
August 2009
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Who uses Candidate Assessment in the Adecco Group?
Netherlands
Nigeria
Poland
Romania
Russia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
UK
Canada
United States
Argentina
Brazil
Ecuador
Uruguay
Chile
Colombia
Peru
Puerto Rico
Colombia
Mexico
Austria
Belgium
Czech
Croatia
Denmark
Finland
Norway
Sweden
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
China
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Singapore
Thailand
Malaysia
Australia
New Zealand
New Caledonia

13. AdeccoXpert Overview
August 2009
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Some facts and figures for AdeccoXpert
•Deployed in more than 55 countries - most widely used product in
Group
•24/7 global product
•20,000,000 tests assigned
•150,000 online training courses assigned
•Over 6.5 million sessions
•Approx 75,000 surveys sessions issued

14. AdeccoXpert Overview
August 2009
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Benefits of using web-based solution AdeccoXpert
•Assessment enables a better understanding of a person’s abilities, knowledge,
preferences and motivations, resulting in a better match to positions
•Increases pre-screening capability
•Improves volume recruitment capability
•Faster response to client
•Central database: applicant results accessible from any computer on the network
•Enables servicing of remote locations
•Sessions can be completed anywhere, including on client site
Operations