Psychometric tests are increasingly used by employers to support recruitment, employee development, leadership programmes and succession planning. However, the term “psychometric test” can cover many different kinds of assessment. Some measure personality or behavioural preferences. Others assess numerical reasoning, verbal ability, critical thinking, motivation, values or workplace judgement. This can make it difficult for employers to know which assessment to choose, what the results...

The future of work is often discussed through the language of technology. AI. Automation. Digital transformation. Productivity tools. New systems. New ways of working. But beneath all these changes, there is one human capability that matters more than ever: adaptability. Adaptability is not just about accepting change. It is about staying clear-minded when things are uncertain, learning quickly, adjusting behaviour, and working with others when the old way of doing things no longer fits. In...

AI is now part of many workplace conversations. From automation tools to generative AI platforms, organisations are exploring how technology can improve efficiency, decision-making and productivity. But introducing AI is not the same as adopting AI. A new tool can be launched quickly. A new mindset takes longer to build. Many organisations begin their AI journey by giving employees access to tools, offering a short briefing, or encouraging teams to “start experimenting”. This is useful, but...