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Our Story
The People Science® story is still in its infancy but we believe we are bringing truly game-changing concepts to the recruitment industry as well as to the areas of individual, team and organisational growth and development.
People Science applies state of the art science and technology to create and deliver intelligent and workable human capital solutions for our clients. We also bring decades of experience in recruitment and career management consulting to enable our individual members to develop their careers and guide them on their way to success and fulfillment in their working lives.
Our journey began in the mid-nineties when People Science founder, Dr David Stritch, was managing a large interstate recruitment project for Australia’s largest Telco.
David later travelled to New York and Connecticut to study and work with the people who pioneered and developed emotional intelligence and became the first Australian certified in the EI ability model – the most widely used and empirically supported model of emotional intelligence. This work was further expanded through the development of predictive statistical models which integrated EI, personality and cognitive abilities. David has subsequently designed and project managed numerous graduate and professional recruitment projects, as well as many leadership and high potential Assessment and Development Centres for private and public sector clients. He has presented at the inaugural WA Copland Program run by CEDA and again at last year’s program for WA’s emerging leaders, in addition to Wesfarmers’ leadership programs and the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Pathways to Leadership program. Just prior to founding People Science, David spent four years managing the WA talent management (TM) practice for a global recruitment and talent management business.
Our Solutions
People Science® applies rigorous scientific principles, methods & technologies to identify and recruit the best talent through:
- Job Success Profiles
- Biometrics and Psychometrics
- Predictive Algorithms
- Behavioural, Motivational and Emotional Analysis
- Stakeholder review
- Traditional and Online Assessment Centers
Find out more about our Recruitment Solutions
We adopt the same empirical standards to develop talent and bring out the best in people by delivering best-in-class Talent Management solutions:
- Career, Business and Emotional Intelligence Coaching
- Leadership Development
- Psychological Profiling
- Traditional and Online Assessment Development Centers
- Outplacement and Change Management
Find out more about our Talent Management Solutions
Unique Algorithm
For each role we recruit for a client, we develop a success algorithm which is unique to the role type and specific to the client. To do this we conduct a comprehensive review of the client’s available performance data (revenue generated, customer satisfaction and NPS data, retention and turnover information etc.), to develop a predictive model which helps us to identify the most successful people in their business who perform in the target role. We then partner with client stakeholders, who are familiar with high performers in the target role, to identify additional skills, knowledge, experience and competencies vital for success in the role.
We now have a detailed and evidence-based roadmap of the ideal candidate for the target role. This unique algorithm has been validated empirically through statistical modelling, as well as through qualitative discussions with the people who know the role best, to give us the best of both worlds – an accurate success profile which blends People and Science.
Subsequently, this success profile frames the entire recruitment process and candidates are only evaluated on the degree of fit between their attributes, skills, knowledge, experience and other characteristics which have been demonstrated to predict success in the role. In this way we help to reduce conscious and unconscious bias during the recruitment process while increasing diversity as individuals that companies would previously have overlooked may now be identified as strong candidates.
Candidates benefit from identifying jobs which are in strong alignment with their values, motivators, preferences, skills and intelligence levels (cognitive and emotional).
Validated Talent Pool
Despite a recent proliferation of Recruitment and Talent Management Analytics platforms, the predictive capabilities of these software platforms have not delivered the value and utility expected because of issues such as analytics capability and cleanliness of data. Real people are needed because many of the functions required are still too complex to be fully automated within these systems. Organisations must therefore decide whether to develop this capability internally or outsource it, if they wish to use data analytics to bolster and improve their recruitment and talent development practices. In addition, there is also the matter of upfront costs of software and consulting (usually bundled) and potentially ongoing maintenance. People Science provides expertise and experience in the integration of data and social science disciplines to allow clients to leverage predictive analytics and evidence-based organisational psychology to attract externally, or identify and develop internally, the people most likely to succeed in specific roles within their companies. We do this at a fraction of the cost to companies acquiring software or developing this capability themselves.
Clients get a strong data-analytical and scientific approach to selecting and managing talent, without having to invest in enterprise-wide software implementation or developing internal people analytics teams. Clients with an existing in-house recruitment team can monitor their internal talent pools in real-time, to see which employees possess the employability skills, experience and other attributes to succeed in a specific role and which employees do not. Clients can also gain insights into which employees might be a retention or 'flight risk', which are promotable, and where future talent can be sourced within the organisation.
Clients availing of People Science end-to-end recruitment services can ensure a meritocratic and diverse selection of shortlisted job candidates because candidates are assessed against only those characteristics which are correlated with actual job performance outcomes. At each stage of the job application process, all candidates are vetted against the role success profile, through a rigorous and scientific examination of their character, temperament, cognitive and emotional intelligence, as well as their motivational and emotional disposition toward the role and client.
Character, Temperament & Motivation
People Science uses a range of proprietary psychometric instruments to assess each candidate’s personality, values and motivation to determine if they match the same attributes and characteristics identified in the success profile. These assessments have been validated against some of the world’s leading psychometric tests including:
- California Personality Inventory
- Cattell’s 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF)
- Cloninger’s Temperament and Character Inventory
- Hogan Personality Inventory
- NEO Personality Inventory
- Paulhus’ Short Dark Triad (SD3) – Narcissism, Machiavellianism & Psychopathy
- Peterson & Seligman’s Values in Action Scales
Candidates complete these assessments through an online assessment platform which has been fully integrated within the People Science website and apps, through collaboration with the University of Cambridge.
Intelligence
People Science uses Computerised Adaptive Testing (CAT) to assess a range of cognitive and emotional intelligence abilities.
- CAT assessments provide a quicker and more accurate measure of ability or intelligence
- Assessments are different for each candidate based on item difficulty and therefore they are nearly impossible to cheat
- Safeguards candidates’ esteem and results in a more positive experience than classical intelligence tests
For more information on computerised adaptive tests please see: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computerized_adaptive_testing
We have partnered with The Psychometrics Centre at Cambridge University’s Judge Business School to develop a range of CAT items across a number of intelligence domains
Some CAT items for our IQ & EQ assessments include:
Reading emotions:
Some fascinating research conducted by the Center for Collective Intelligence at MIT and published in the eminent journal Science, suggests that one of the most important factors in predicting how smart groups are, is “social sensitivity” which includes the ability of group members to read other people’s faces and recognise the emotions they express – these results were found to be significant for teams working in close proximity, at greater distances, and in virtual team environments.
The emotional ability test we have created uses the seminal methodology and stimulus materials developed by the pioneer in the field of facial expression of emotion – Dr Paul Ekman. These stimuli have been refined and calibrated using some of the most sophisticated biometrics and emotion recognition software in the world. These stimuli have then been converted into CAT items using the methodological framework developed in collaboration with Cambridge University’s Psychometrics Centre .
Another area where we employ this technology is to assist our Consultants and Psychologists to evaluate Candidate’s responses to interview questions:
Behavioural Interviews with Emotion and Facial Analysis
People Science uses the most advanced machine learning, biometrics, and emotion recognition software on the market. This allows us the benefit of objective, real-time analysis of a person’s emotional and motivational responses during interviews. This information coupled with the professional experience of a recruitment consultant and business psychologist, provides a global best-practice approach in evaluating interview performance. For candidates participating in an Assessment or Development Centre, we also analyse reactions during a range of simulated business tasks such as negotiations, sales pitches, and a participant’s emotional reactions and strategies when conducting virtual performance feedback, in addition to judging the behavioural competencies the candidate displays.
The facial analysis software employed is only one of the many scientific tools we use to assist in matching candidates with jobs, and we are upfront about our use of these methods unlike some other video interview software platforms using similar facial emotional analysis techniques. We also use this type of data to help us to recommend jobs which are in line with a person's true passions and motivations. We do not use emotional analyses for any other purpose(s), other than evaluating an individual’s emotional and motivational responses to interview questions for jobs we have posted as well as other personal and professional development contexts (e.g. during assessment and development centre activities or change/culture initiatives; in the course of recommending suitable jobs to a candidate etc.) – we do not, and will never, use this data to market to you nor will we sell or pass on any of this information to a third party.
The emotional analysis technology we use is based on Ekman’s FACET methodology and he sat on the board of the company who developed this technology. This software was recently acquired by Apple Inc.
The biometrics platform we use is also used by some of the world's leading academic, military and multinational institutions:
Therefore when we say that the biometrics and emotional analysis technology used by People Science is truly state-of-the-art – it’s not a cliché - we really mean it!
Leadership Development
Volatility
Speed Vs Accuracy - Inescapable tradeoff?
Get comfortable with your speed / accuracy ratio
Prioritise thinking and decisions
Modes of thinking: fast & slow
Enhance speed of processing under pressure
Counteract inherent cognitive bias when making fast decisions
Uncertainty
Measure your ability to solve novel and unique problems
Uncertainty Continuum:
Exciting unknown to unforeseen catastrophe!
Uncertainty Principles:
- Heisenberg’s
- Uncertainty or Procrastination
- What is your acceptable level of uncertainty?
Complexity
Learn dynamic decision-making and thinking skills that can be applied directly to actual workplace situations
Advance through interactive online courses with real-world business scenarios that require you to:
✓Recognise assumptions
✓Distinguish fact from opinion
✓Beware of persuasive techniques
✓And develop as a thinker
Culminating in a challenge where you are asked to solve a difficult series of problems within a gamified environment.
Ambiguity & Agility
Learn how to read others more accurately
Develop emotional management skills
Manage situations where accounts are conflicting
Learn from your triumphs and failures
To find out more about our Leadership Development Program
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Business Coaching
Refining the relationship management and complex logistical skills you need to manage people who are performing difficult tasks.
Developing business acumen and the financial and IT skills you need to manage a business or department.
Building and refining systems and processes to manage and optimise product or service delivery to your clients and stakeholders.
To find out more about our Business Coaching Programs
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Psychometric Assessments
For Employers
Please contact us if there is a particular assessment or suite of assessments you would like to administer to members of your team. We can assist with:
• Personality , Sales, Values and Motivational Assessments
• IQ, Cognitive Ability and Emotional Intelligence Tests
• Competency or 360 0 Assessments
• Situational Judgment Tests
For Individuals
If you would like to take our free series of assessments please register or sign in to your account and from the Home menu go to Assessments.
Is there a specific tool or assessment that you would like to undertake to gain additional psychological insights into your career or personal life?
Does your job application or ongoing employment require completion of a specific test and would you like to receive a comprehensive report written by a registered psychologist, with the same level of detail and analysis as the report that your prospective or current employer will get?
If you are an employer looking to conduct assessments with your employees, or an individual looking to take a particular psychometric assessment, please register or sign in to your account and contact us within app for more details.
Assessment and Development Centres
An Assessment Centre isn’t a place, it’s an experience. Typically a day in the life, or half-day in the life of... well any member of your team you can think of:
General Manager, Senior Professional, Manager, Supervisor, Graduate or Individual Contributor, we can tailor an assessment centre or learning and development centre to cover key competencies across all levels of your business or company.
We offer a range of traditional, virtual and hybrid assessment and development centres, customisable to suit nearly all budget types.
To find out more about our Assessment and Development Centres.
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Change and Career Management
Coming Soon...
Our Science
People Science® is not a CRM/HRM/ERP or Talent Management system. Despite a recent proliferation, the predictive capabilities of these software platforms have not delivered the value and utility expected because of issues with change readiness, analytics capability and cleanliness of data.
Real people are needed because many of the functions required are still too complex to be automated. Organisations must therefore decide whether to develop this capability internally or outsource it, if they wish to use data analytics to bolster and improve their recruitment and talent development practices. In addition, there is also the matter of upfront cost of software & consulting (usually bundled) and potentially ongoing maintenance.
People Science provides the expertise and experience – integration of data and social science disciplines.
We use advanced structural and predictive statistical modeling techniques based on leading behavioral and social research, which extend well beyond traditional regression modeling used in Business Intelligence applications by Management Consulting firms. Biometrics and emotion recognition. Computerized and online assessment and development technologies to complement traditional methods. Our recruitment platform is customized to run on secure cloud-based server architecture with machine learning applications, powered by AWS - the world’s premier cloud computing provider.
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Because People Science® adopts an evidence-based approach to recruitment & selection, candidates are matched to factors that predict success in the actual role for that particular company. This means that our registered members enjoy the following benefits:
- Individuals that companies would previously have overlooked are now identified as strong candidates
- Prospective job seekers are not subject to conscious or unconscious bias, they are judged only on merit
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How it works:
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- Individuals register with People Science or download our app
- Registered members upload their CV to the People Science platform
- Members complete a range of psychometric assessments and receive their complimentary career development report
- Members browse and apply for roles on our job board
- Job applicants are compared against the success profile
- Selected applicants are invited to upload a series of short videos in response to behavioral and motivational question
- Individuals can view and replace their video responses before submitting
- Applicants successful after initial interview stage are invited to nominate a time for a one-to-one video interview with a consultant through Skype/ ManyCam / Webcam or other applicant-preferred video platform
- Shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview with the client
- Successful applicants are notified through the People Science app / website and can download their client letter of offer
- All applicants can track their progress in real time throughout the process
Psychometric Tests
Are you the next Albert Einstein but don’t yet realise it?
Can you read people as well as a pro poker player or accomplished deal maker ?
Do you excel at pattern recognition and abstract reasoning? “It’s an elusive concept. There’s a certain sharpness, an ability to absorb new facts. To walk into a situation, have something explained to you and immediately say, “Well, what about this?” To ask an insightful question. To absorb it in real time. A capacity to remember. To relate to domains that may not seem connected at first. A certain creativity that allows people to be effective.” – Bill Gates, Microsoft Co-Founder
People Science® provides all registered members (no charge for registration) with access to a range of psychometric assessments, completely free!
Instead of the practice or sample questions offered by other recruitment and talent management companies, we offer registered members the opportunity to undergo a full suite of full-length assessments, identical to the tests we use with many of our recruitment clients when evaluating candidates for selection.
- Practical hands-on experience of what it’s like to take a full-blown psychometric assessment
- Opportunity to gain insights into your patterns of thinking, emotional ability, motivation & behaviour and receive your complimentary Career Development Report
Identify & Develop Talent
People Science® adopts a truly scientific approach in identifying the best people for the job. Traditional recruitment agencies typically work from a job description and a briefing conversation with the hiring manager or HR, to develop an understanding of the ideal candidate for the role. While this is a good start, it doesn’t go far enough as this approach can miss out on vital information unique to the culture and performance history of the client organisation. We partner with our clients to conduct a comprehensive exploration of their performance data to devise success algorithms which are specific to the business requirements and desired outcomes for the role. In conjunction with key stakeholders we use this data to guide an evidence-based approach in the recruitment of candidates who possess the attributes, skills and experience proven to predict success.
People Science® integrates the concept of tailored business and personal development with cutting-edge performance and wellbeing coaching resources. We use advanced psychometric tools and assessment & development methodologies to provide a baseline for individual competence and performance, and to help guide coaching and development goals and objectives.
Our development philosophy is based, in part, on principles and assessment techniques used by the Harvard School of Business, Yale University and by some of the world’s leading authorities on results-based leadership and management
Talent Management Solutions
Business Coaching
Developing business acumen and the financial and IT skills you need to manage a business or department
Psychometric Assessments
Psychometric Assessments consists Personality , Sales, Values and Motivational Assessments, IQ, Cognitive Ability and Emotional Intelligence Tests.
Assessment and Development Centers
We offer a range of traditional, virtual and hybrid assessment and development centres, customisable to suit nearly all budget types.
Recruitment Solutions
Unique Algorithm
For each role we recruit for a client, we develop a success algorithm which is unique to the role type and specific to the client.
Validated Talent Pool
Clients get a strong data-analytical and scientific approach to selecting and managing talent, without having to invest in enterprise-wide software implementation or developing internal people analytics teams.
Character, Temperament & Motivation
People Science uses a range of proprietary psychometric instruments to assess each candidate’s personality, values and motivation to determine if they match the same attributes and characteristics identified in the success profile.
Intelligence
People Science uses Computerised Adaptive Testing (CAT) to assess a range of cognitive and emotional intelligence abilities.
Behavioural Interviews with Emotion and Facial Analysis
People Science uses the most advanced machine learning, biometrics, and emotion recognition software on the market. This allows us the benefit of objective, real-time analysis of a person’s emotional and motivational responses during interviews.