Aon launches talent assessment platform People Insights

Global human capital consultancy and risk multinational Aon has launched a new talent assessment platform that enables organizations to enhance their talent acquisition and development. Experts from the firm’s Talent Assessment practice outline how the People Insights platform can help unlock the full potential of talent.

The Middle East is in the midst of a relentless talent war. A region characterized by rapid change and unprecedented opportunity is facing a critical challenge: securing and retaining top talent. The rise of Gen Z, with their emphasis on personal growth and shorter organizational tenures, has further intensified the competition for skilled individuals. As organizations strive to remain competitive and innovative, it’s clear that talent has emerged as the most valuable asset.

Traditional talent management approaches are proving inadequate in addressing the complexities of today’s workforce. The need for a holistic, data-driven solution has never been more urgent. At Aon, we’ve listened carefully to the market’s evolving needs and developed People Insights – a groundbreaking platform designed to help unlock the full potential of the workforce.

People Insights

People Insights offers a comprehensive suite of assessments that combine the power of psychometrics with behavioral simulations. Unlike traditional assessment centers, our platform delivers rapid, reliable, and actionable insights. By leveraging advanced technology, we’ve streamlined the assessment process, eliminating the time-consuming design phase and enabling organizations to deploy assessments swiftly and efficiently.

People Insights has been designed to help organizations better uncover hidden talent, develop future leaders, invest in the development of high-potential employees to ensure leadership continuity, enhance employee engagement by creating a culture where employees feel valued, challenged, and supported, and drive business performance through more effective and aligned talent strategies.

Our assessment models are rooted in rigorous research and focus on the competencies essential for success in today’s dynamic business environment. Whether companies need to evaluate individual contributors, aspiring leaders, or executive talent, People Insights provides the clarity needed to make informed decisions.

The assessments are centered around three core competencies: agility, curiosity, and learnability. These foundational skills, combined with additional supplemental competencies, are proven to drive success. For leadership roles, our Executive Leadership model focuses on four key pillars: strategic change management, driving business, empowering leadership, and self-accountability, along with a broader set of competencies.

At Aon, we understand that every organization is unique. That’s why People Insights offers flexibility and customization. Organizations can choose to fully automate the assessment process or leverage our expert team of occupational psychologists for a more hands-on approach. Additionally, Aon can provide ongoing support and coaching to help leaders maximize the value of their investment.

Data-driven talent strategies

Beyond assessment, People Insights offers robust analytics capabilities. Leveraging data-driven insights can help:

• Optimize recruitment: Identify the ideal candidate profile and target your recruitment efforts accordingly.
• Design targeted development programs: Address specific skill gaps and accelerate employee growth.
• Build a high-performance culture: Foster a culture of engagement, innovation, and collaboration.
• Enhance succession planning: Identify and develop high-potential talent to ensure leadership continuity.

The assessment journey

Regardless of the participant’s level, the assessment journey typically involves online psychometrics followed by a day-in-the-life scenario. Psychometrics assess abilities, personality, and language proficiency, while the scenario includes behavioral simulations such as case studies, role plays, situational judgment questionnaires, and competency-based interviews.

The entire process can be fully automated, providing instant results and enabling rapid decision-making. If required, the process can be enlarged and enriched with the engagement of an occupational psychologist, who can conduct a more in-depth assessment.

Conclusion

As the Middle East navigates a new era of rapid innovation and evolving workforce expectations, the ability to identify, engage, and develop top talent is no longer optional – it is essential. Aon’s People Insights empowers organizations to assess and nurture their most valuable asset: their people.

By focusing on future-ready competencies such as agility, curiosity, and learnability – and pairing them with robust analytics – People Insights empowers organizations to build a high-performing workforce that drives sustainable growth and success.