Case Studies

Pepco objectively assesses which person deserves a promotion

Industry:Retail
Pepco objectively assesses which person deserves a promotion
CLIENT

Pepco is a European chain of stores that offers low-price household products and began developing in Poland more than 20 years ago. They entered the Croatian market in 2016 , and today they are present in 15 European countries. They stand out in the range of children's clothing and as a leading supplier of decorating products. Their business is going great, confirmed by the fact that they open an average of about 300 new locations every year and currently have 23.000 employees.

Problem

Sometimes it is difficult to assess the potential of each employee.
Most behaviors, skills, problem-solving mindsets, etc. unveil in various real-life situations. The assessment centre uses exactly those methods to identify management potential and determine the suitability of candidates for managerial positions or promotions.

Pepco is a company that encourages employees' progress. They have been trusting us for many years, leaving the assessment of the potential store managers and the selection of a person ready to take the position of area manager.

DEKRA solution

Experienced DEKRA consultants are running the assessment center. It consists of an all-day set of different exercises designed to simulate various aspects of the business environment. Some of the skills assessed are business knowledge, organizational, motivational, and development skills, resourcefulness, resistance to stress, teamwork skills, etc.

After conducting the assessment centre, Pepco's management team receives a detailed report on candidate's profiles with a forecast of success on the position of area manager.

The experience of various HR professionals has shown that the combination of multiple assessment methods leads to a more accurate prediction of future candidate performance. Also, it is excellent for developmental purposes, for example, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of employees, which provides quality feedback to individuals and organizations.

DEKRA Services Used

Benefits
  • 1.

    Objective assessment of candidates

    With the help of the assessment center, an objective and accurate picture of the potential of the candidate is obtained.

  • 2.

    Situational exercises

    Excercises relate to measurable work-related behaviors and skills, and measure a wider range of skills and knowledge than the interview itself.

  • 3.

    Opportunity to learn

    All participants of the assessment center have the opportunity to learn something new.

  • 4.

    Assessor neutrality

    When evaluated by external collaborators, all candidates receive equal treatment.

Our DEKRA consultants conducted an assessment center for us. The assessment center contained various exercises designed to simulate different concepts of the business environment, and this assessment led us to predict more accurately the further success of candidates at work. We thank DEKRA for the nice cooperation and excellent work, and we hope that we will have the opportunity to work together in the future.

Ana Ackermann

HR Manager, Pepco

DEKRA SERVICES

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