The Science Behind People Decisions.
Behind every solution at Evalion, lies the science of occupational psychology and psychometrics, combined with advanced technology. With 35+ years of experience and data from over 35 million assessments across 100+ countries, we provide reliable insights that boost performance and drive employee development.
Our methodology is grounded in precision, objectivity, and scientific validity, ensuring that every assessment leads to meaningful, evidence-based decisions for individuals and teams.
We combine our expertise with SHL’s internationally recognized methodologies, offering tools and studies that:
- Support talent selection and development
- Leverage data from over 35 million assessments
- Accurately predict employees’ skills and performance
In this way, organizations can make strategic, evidence-based decisions that strengthen the performance, engagement, and growth of their people.
Globally recognized certifications from bodies such as:
Ongoing research has formed the foundation for the development of some of the most widely used models worldwide, which are applied in SHL’s methodologies such as:
One of the most widely used and scientifically backed competency frameworks globally. Validity studies confirm a high correlation (0.86) between 125 occupational profiles from the O*NET database and the corresponding profiles created using the UCF. The UCF serves as a reliable foundation for designing assessment and development programs with high predictive validity.
Based on award-winning research (SIOP 2018), the model covers 27 critical professional challenges that any leader in any organization must navigate. Integrated into the SHL Insights platform, it provides real-time data on each leader's selected challenges, boosting the validity of internal talent decisions up to 4x, for example, in succession planning and talent mobility programs.
Developed through extensive research involving 4,000+ employees and nearly 200 HR Directors from 300+ organizations worldwide. The model captures the modern leadership competencies linked to increased organizational performance and sustainable growth, with strong impact in areas such as innovation, customer satisfaction, organizational commitment, and revenue growth.
The result of multi-year research by SHL and Gartner, the HIPO model focuses on the three key factors that together predict successful long-term advancement (up to the most senior levels): Ambition – Ability – Commitment. Specialized tools are provided to assess the relevant potential within an organization's existing talent pool.
SHL's research across 14,000+ B2B sales professionals identified 3 mega-trends and shaped the SHL Sales Transformation model, which focuses on the key competencies for success in relevant roles and delivers: 3x the likelihood of achieving sales targets, 2x revenue through sales, and a 33% increase in the probability of exceeding sales targets.
The science behind our solutions.
Articles on methodology, validity, and best practices in talent assessment.
Proven Performance Results.
Our assessments accurately predict on-the-job performance.
Across all industries, those who score highly on our tools are significantly more likely to become top performers and achieve business goals more quickly.
High assessment scores are not coincidental – they translate into real business outcomes.
Up to 3× higher top performance rates
in sales, customer service, and professional roles
42%–100% faster onboarding
in customer service and sales roles
2× to 5× fewer errors and corrections
in production and logistics
Increased customer satisfaction
with 20–30% more resolved requests and faster call handling
Research & Publications.
SHL’s methodologies are grounded in internationally recognized scientific standards and have been evaluated by leading bodies in psychometrics and occupational psychology, including the British Psychological Society, the International Test Commission, and the Association for Business Psychology.
Evalion leverages SHL’s international scientific foundation and adapts it to local market data, providing reliable insights for talent selection, development, and management.
Our team of occupational psychologists, certified by international bodies, ensures the correct application of methodologies and trains organizational staff in the proper use and interpretation of the tools.
For more information on the international research and publications supporting SHL’s methodologies, visit:
