Data-Driven Talent Assessment in Africa
Make Smarter Hiring & Development Decisions with Scientific Psychometric Testing
Psychometric testing is a scientific method of measuring a candidate’s mental capabilities, personality traits, and behavioral tendencies. These assessments go beyond traditional interviews by providing objective data about an individual’s suitability for a role, their potential for growth, and how well they align with your organizational culture.
Are You Facing These Challenges?
High Turnover Costs
Struggling with employees leaving within the first year due to poor role fit?
Subjective Hiring Decisions
Making recruitment choices based on gut feeling instead of data-driven insights?
Cultural Misalignment
Hiring candidates who fail to align with your company’s values and culture?
Performance Gaps
Bringing on employees who underperform or fail to meet job expectations?
Ability Testing
Measure cognitive capabilities and job-related skills to identify top performers. Cognitive Ability Assess problem-solving, critical thinking, and learning potential. Technical Skills Evaluate job-specific competencies and practical knowledge. Numerical Reasoning Test data interpretation and mathematical aptitude.
Personality Assessment
Understand behavioral traits and ensure cultural alignment. Work Style Analysis Discover preferred working methods and team dynamics. Leadership Potential Identify candidates with strong management and leadership qualities. Cultural Alignment Ensure compatibility with your company’s values and culture.
Shepherd Plus Group
Transform Your Hiring Process
Data-Driven Decisions
Make objective hiring choices backed by scientific assessments.
Improved Performance
Hire candidates with the skills and potential to excel.
Stronger Culture Fit
Ensure new hires align with your company’s values and work environment.
Reduced Hiring Risks
Lower turnover and avoid costly hiring mistakes.
Enhanced Efficiency
Streamline recruitment with standardized, reliable testing methods.
Continuous Development
Leverage insights for employee growth and targeted training programs.
How Our Assessments Drive Measurable Success
Significant reduction in early employee departures across multiple African markets.
Lower recruitment and training expenses for long-term workforce stability.
Improved productivity and job performance among new hires.
Accelerated decision-making and faster onboarding processes.
Success Story: Data-Driven Hiring
leading technology firm in Greater Accra was facing high first-year turnover and misaligned hires, which dragged down productivity and drove up recruitment and training costs. Competing for scarce tech talent while scaling fast, they needed an objective, scalable way to evaluate skills, culture fit, and growth potential across multiple roles.
Before Shepherd Plus Group
- 35% employee turnover rate
- 4 months average time-to-productivity
- 60% cultural fit success rate
After Shepherd Plus Group Implementation
- 12% employee turnover rate
- 2 months average time-to-productivity
- 90% cultural fit success rate