How Newpublic builds a talent pool with assessments from The Selection Lab

Newpublic has supported local governments in the Netherlands by accelerating the development of young talent through their traineeship program. They also manage the selection, training, and guidance of trainees entirely for their clients. Their ambitions extend beyond young talent, offering additional programs for professionals further along in their careers.

Challenge‍

Newpublic aimed to improve the quality of their selection process while simultaneously building a valuable talent pool. Their goal was not only to match candidates to the right positions but also to retain a pool of potentially suitable candidates for effective deployment in future roles.

Approach and Results

‍Using assessments from The Selection Lab, Newpublic adopted a strategic approach to optimize their recruitment process and create a robust talent pool. Candidates were assessed on their competencies, motivators, and cultural preferences, with 130 individuals evaluated against a general job profile. The analysis conducted by The Selection Lab identified key traits, such as leadership, networking, curiosity, and learning ability, as predictors of success. As a result, 58 candidates were selected for the talent pool, which was stored in The Selection Lab’s portal to facilitate future placements. Within a year, 18 of these candidates were successfully hired for suitable positions, demonstrating the effectiveness of this data-driven approach to selection.

Conclusion

‍By collaborating with The Selection Lab, Newpublic optimized their selection process and built a sustainable talent pool. This not only improved the quality of their placements but also enabled them to respond quickly to future staffing needs. The result? Greater impact for both Newpublic and their clients.