2 minute read
Posted by Emily Hill on 10 December 2024
UK Power Networks, the largest electricity distribution network in the UK, has appointed ThriveMap to elevate its recruitment process for emerging talent and career changers. This collaboration focuses on bespoke pre-hire assessments designed to improve candidate experience, boost retention, and ensure highly accurate hiring decisions.
Recruiting for vital roles like Cable Jointers, Overhead Linespeople, and Electrical Fitters demands more than technical skills. Success in these roles hinges on resilience, a strong safety-first mindset, and the ability to excel in challenging environments.
However, traditional assessments fell short. They neither captured the unique demands nor the rewards of these critical positions, leaving candidates unable to fully visualise themselves thriving in the role. This also left hiring teams without the tools to confidently assess candidates’ suitability for these vital positions.
ThriveMap is developing two bespoke Realistic Job Assessments (RJAs):
These RJAs will replace traditional Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs), immersing candidates in realistic job scenarios to give them a true understanding of the role expectations.
ThriveMap’s RJAs will bring the roles to life, offering:
The new assessments will deliver:
UK Power Networks is taking proactive steps to future-proof its workforce, prioritising innovation and excellence in its recruitment process.
Ready to enhance your hiring process?
With ThriveMap’s Realistic Job Assessments, you’ll benefit from the highest level of predictive validity available. Accurately identify candidates who align with your roles and culture, reducing attrition and improving long-term success.
Subscribe for insights, debunks and what amounts to a free, up-to-date recruitment toolkit.
ThriveMap creates customised assessments for high volume roles, which take candidates through an online “day in the life” experience of work in your company. Our assessments have been proven to reduce staff turnover, reduce time to hire, and improve quality of hire.
Not sure what type of assessment is right for your business? Read our guide.
Recruiting a team of exceptional customer experience advisors requires precision. Why? Because these hires directly influence customer loyalty, brand reputation, and, ultimately, business growth. But here’s the challenge: no two customer experience advisor roles are alike. What works for one organisation may not be effective for another. Without clarity on the skills that truly matter, […]
Continue reading
When you’re responsible for recruiting at scale, finding the right pre-hire assessment solution can be the difference between a streamlined hiring process and a logistical nightmare. Drafting a tender for high-volume pre-hire assessments is an opportunity to set clear expectations for vendors while ensuring the solution you select truly meets your organization’s needs. Here are […]
Continue reading
Attrition is often the silent drain on recruitment efforts, impacting businesses in ways that are too costly to ignore. From inflated hiring budgets to declining team morale, productivity, and customer satisfaction, the effects of attrition ripple across the organisation. Yet, it’s rarely tackled head-on. The reality? Attrition isn’t just a recruitment challenge; it’s a business-wide […]
Continue reading