Pre-employment assessments
Why conduct Pre-Employment Functional Assessments?
Hiring the right applicant goes beyond resumes and interviews. For many roles, ensuring a new staff member can safely meet the job's physical requirements is crucial—not just for productivity, but for long-term health and safety. That’s where Pre-Employment Functional Assessments come in.
What are Pre-employment Functional Assessments?
Pre-employment assessments are structured evaluations that measure a candidate’s physical capacity in relation to the pre-determined physical requirements of a job. It can include tests for strength, flexibility, endurance, dexterity, balance and coordination and is tailored to the compare the applications capacity to perform the specific demands of any given role.
Benefits
1. Reduces the risk of workplace injuries
Through identification of any physical limitations a potential staff member may have before they commence a job, pre-employment assessments can help prevent injuries that could occur should a worker be placed in a role they’re not physically suited for.
2. Provides additional information for decision making
Employers gain insight into whether a candidate can safely perform the job, helping to make more informed and responsible hiring choices.
3. Lowers Compensation and Insurance Costs
Fewer injuries mean fewer claims. By identifying early if there are mismatches between an applicant’s physical capacity and the role, risk of injuries and therefore workers compensation claims can be minimised.
5. Promotes a Culture of Safety
Introducing Pre-employment Assessments as part of the hiring process sends a clear message that safety is a priority. This encourages a workplace culture where health and wellbeing are front and centre from day one.
6. Enhances Employee Retention
When employees are placed in roles that match their physical capabilities, they’re more likely to succeed and stay longer.
Are Pre-employment screenings right for your organisation?
Any role with physical demands can benefit from functional screening.
Pre-employment functional assessment screening is more than a hiring tool—it’s a strategic investment in your workforce. By ensuring candidates are physically capable of performing their roles safely, organisations can foster healthier workplaces, reduce risk, and improve overall performance.
