New standard for occupational aptitude diagnostics
Scientifically sound procedures and methods can be a decisive success factor in the search for suitable employees. Psychologists and HR specialists can now rely on a Swiss standard in the context of job suitability diagnostics. The FSP is convinced that this will ensure a high standard of quality and give psychological expertise a permanent place.
Job-related aptitude diagnostics is a professional field in which both psychologists and HR specialists work. Their task is to find suitable candidates for a vacant position. As of today, the new Swiss standard supports the relevant specialists in this process. After all, those who use scientifically sound procedures and methods not only achieve a significantly higher hit rate when recruiting new staff, but also generally find people who stay with the company for longer.
What is a standard?
The application of standards is generally voluntary. Unless, for example, they are the subject of contracts between two parties, they are binding. Standards are written by users for users on a voluntary basis. The industry itself decides which standardization it considers necessary and useful.
SN 33430 - the new Swiss standard
The new Swiss standard describes how personnel decisions are prepared, assessments are carried out and suitability-relevant information is evaluated. It is based on the German standard of the same name. The FSP has revised the German standard together with the Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) and renowned experts from science and practice.
Experts involved (in alphabetical order):
- Dr. Patrick Boss, ZHAW Applied Psychology
- Annick de Buman, Federation of Swiss Psychologists (FSP)
- Dr. Benedikt Hell, FHNW, School of Applied Psychology
- Daniel Jungo, Swiss Society for Career and Personnel Psychology (SGLP) and Swiss Service Center for Vocational Training / Vocational, Academic and Career Guidance (SDBB)
- Michael Platen, Aequivalent SA
- Sabine Sauter, Swiss Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SGAOP)
- Ruth Schneider, Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV)
- Sébastien Simonet, Federation of Swiss Psychologists (FSP)
Quality assurance and quality development
The FSP is convinced that the introduction of the standard in Switzerland will ensure high standards in the field of occupational aptitude diagnostics. The standard requires comprehensive knowledge and experience from people who are involved in occupational aptitude diagnostics in various functions. The standard can also be used as a guideline to further develop existing processes in companies and thus continuously improve the quality of work.
Acquisition of the standard
The standard can be purchased via the SNV website. The standard is currently only available in German. It is currently being translated and is expected to be published in French at the beginning of 2025.
Source and further information: www.snv.ch
