Study Validates Use of Assessments for Business, says RHR International

CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
Successful business leaders have long been skeptical regarding the use of
behavioral assessments and whether they add significant value to the selection,
development and effectiveness of executives, particularly at higher levels of
the organization. However, results from a recent research survey conducted by
RHR International provide evidence that the individual assessment process, as
delivered by RHR-trained consultants, is 92+% accurate, comprehensive, and
directly relevant to business operations. These positive findings remained
consistent regardless of the particular RHR consultant involved in the
assessment.

Methodology

The study examined the progress of persons recommended by RHR consultants six
months to three years after the initial assessment. Managers of the assessed
executive provided direct feedback on each of the following aspects: 1) Accuracy
and comprehensiveness of assessment report content; 2) Relevance of suggested
development recommendations; 3) Extent of individual development progress made
since assessment; and 4) Ratings of the executive`s current level of
performance, career progression and potential.

What client`s said about the RHR Individual Assessment Process

* Adds significant value to the selection process, particularly at higher
organizational levels
* Is an insightful, in-depth method with high overall accuracy
* Useful for assessing and improving fit
* Reveals hidden underlying motivations critical to executive effectiveness
* Identifies blind spots for the individual and the organization

"With almost 65 years as a world leader in executive and organizational
development, we knew our assessment process was valid due to the results our
clients were experiencing," said Jeff Durocher, Vice President of Market
Development for RHR International. "But we are pleased to be the first firm in
the management consulting industry to provide hard data to back up the anecdotal
evidence."

For more information, download the complete survey report at
http://tinyurl.com/nuajw9.

RHR International Company is a world leader in executive and organizational
development. For over 60 years they have been assisting senior management in the
areas of executive selection and integration, CEO succession, management due
diligence, accelerated executive effectiveness, and senior team effectiveness.
RHR International has offices in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France,
Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States. The company is
headquartered in Chicago, Ill. For more information, please visit
www.rhrinternational.com, http://tinyurl.com/rhrblog and
http://twitter.com/RHRIntlCompany.

RHR International
Jeff Durocher, 630-766-7007

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