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Can candidates cheat psychometric tests with AI — and what should employers do about it?

Generative AI has changed unproctored online testing. We look at what the evidence says about AI-assisted responding, which test types are most exposed, and the detection and design measures that keep results valid.

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How-to guides 6 min read
Why Word, Excel, Python and AI skills matter at work: what the research shows
Four skill areas keep surfacing in labour-market research: word processing, spreadsheets, programming, and — most recently — working with AI. The evidence shows each matters across a far wider range of roles than commonly assumed, though to different degrees. This piece reviews what the published research actually says.
2 Sep 2026
How-to guides 5 min read
Assessing work skills: Word, Excel, Python and AI
CVs list tools; they rarely tell you whether a candidate can use them. Here is how to assess the skill areas that now appear in almost every job description — and how our work skills suite measures each one.
2 Sep 2026
How-to guides 3 min read
How to run a 360 feedback programme people actually trust
Most 360 programmes fail for the same reason, and it is not the questionnaire. It is that nobody was clear what the feedback was for.
23 Aug 2026
How-to guides 3 min read
SJT or ability test? Choosing the right assessment for the role
They measure different things, fail in different ways, and suit different roles. The choice is usually clearer than it looks — and the answer is often both.
23 Aug 2026
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