LAS VEGAS, NV, /PRNewswire/ -- Until now, companies had no reliable way to easily and defensibly administer selection tests as part of the hiring process. But with the release of CMI Competency ValuatorTM, http://competencymanagement.com/test.shtml the tailored entry- and middle management- level competency assessment tool from global human resources consultants Competency Management Inc. (CMI, www.competencymanagement.com), the hiring process has gotten a much-needed overhaul -- and employers large and small now have the ability to quickly ferret out the right candidate for a job while staying in compliance with the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.

Designed to be used for most entry-level and mid management positions across all industries, CMI Competency Valuator is first tailored to an organization through assessment of its employees. The customized test has two sections: "will do," which determines how a job candidate is likely to behave in common work scenarios; and "can do," which tests the candidate's skills in basic areas, including literacy, practical mathematics, problem-solving and logical thinking. After the tests are taken via the Internet or on a company's intranet, scores are automatically calculated and archived.

"The CMI Competency Valuator gives employers a quick, simple, legally defensible way to gauge job candidates' competencies and ultimately select the right person for the job," said Dr. Greg Haudek, CMI Director. "But our clients are finding this tool also has some more tangible benefits. One national retailer used the electronic version of the CMI Competency Valuator to replace its pencil-and-paper tests, cutting the hiring manager's time to administer and score the test from about one hour per candidate to virtually nothing. Additionally, turnover has been reduced significantly, saving the company millions of dollars each year. One client's application with new-hires resulted in shortened training times and higher quality performance. Yet another client was able to move from a managerial selection test battery that took 5 hours to a tailored version of CMI Competency Valuator that takes only about 45 minutes and has higher validity. That application is also linked to developmental training programs for internal candidates. And the list literally goes on."

Although the CMI Competency Valuator has been validated for each client application and has produced no adverse impact to date, CMI offers ongoing system monitoring, as well as litigation support in the event of a discrimination-in-hiring charge, for an additional fee.

"In the past, HR folks became accustomed to either getting poor quality hires quickly or spending tons of time and effort to find the right people," Dr. Haudek finished. "With CMI Competency Valuator, that is no longer the case."

ABOUT CMI

Competency Management Inc. is a global human resources consulting firm whose services include executive assessment, employee and customer surveys, selection and testing programs, job analysis, validation, structured behavioral interviews, team development, OD, 360 appraisals, customer service programs, and EEO litigation support.

CONTACT:

Dr. Greg Haudek
CMI Director
313-885-4421
gphaudek@competencymanagement.com
http://www.competencymanagement.com