About
Caliper Profile is a comprehensive talent management and employee assessment solution with nearly six decades of scientifically-validated data behind it. Designed for HR professionals, hiring managers, and organizational leaders, it provides a single powerful assessment—the Caliper Profile—that supports every stage of the employee lifecycle, from selection through succession planning. At its core, the platform enables businesses to identify top candidates during hiring by objectively measuring personality traits and competencies tied to on-the-job performance. Beyond selection, Caliper offers Individual Developmental Guides, executive coaching tools, and leadership development programs to help employees grow after they're hired. Caliper Analytics provides a modern workforce intelligence dashboard that surfaces talent gaps, benchmarks teams, and enables data-driven decisions in real time. Organizations can model workplace scenarios, monitor team dynamics, and act on insights that directly impact engagement and retention. The platform also offers a Caliper Certification program, allowing HR professionals to become in-house experts and integrate assessment data into broader talent strategy. Client results include dramatic outcomes such as reducing employee turnover from 38% to 8.9%. Caliper is best suited for mid-to-large enterprises seeking a rigorous, data-backed approach to talent acquisition, leadership coaching, and workforce development.
Key Features
- Caliper Profile Assessment: A single, scientifically-validated psychometric assessment that measures personality traits and cognitive abilities to predict on-the-job performance and candidate potential.
- Caliper Analytics Dashboard: A real-time workforce intelligence dashboard that identifies talent gaps, benchmarks teams, and enables scenario modeling to support data-driven talent decisions.
- Coaching & Individual Development Guides: Personalized developmental guides and executive coaching tools that help leaders and employees grow based on their unique assessment results.
- Selection & Sales Talent Solutions: Specialized selection tools including quick-view profiles, sales talent metrics, and role-specific assessments to streamline the hiring process.
- Caliper Certification Program: A professional certification track that trains HR practitioners to become in-house assessment experts, fully integrating Caliper data into organizational talent strategy.
Use Cases
- Pre-employment candidate screening and selection to identify high-potential hires aligned with specific roles.
- Executive coaching and leadership development guided by individual assessment data.
- Reducing employee turnover by improving the quality and fit of new hires through objective data.
- Building and optimizing high-performing teams using workforce intelligence and analytics dashboards.
- Succession planning and talent gap analysis to prepare organizations for future workforce needs.
Pros
- Decades of Validated Science: Nearly 60 years of psychometric research back the Caliper Profile, offering one of the most credible and proven assessment frameworks in the industry.
- Full Employee Lifecycle Coverage: Supports every stage from pre-hire selection to executive development and succession planning, making it a comprehensive talent management solution.
- Proven Business Impact: Client case studies demonstrate measurable ROI, including turnover reductions from 38% to 8.9% and improved team morale and productivity.
Cons
- Non-Transparent Pricing: Pricing is not publicly listed and appears to be enterprise/custom, which can make budget evaluation difficult for smaller organizations.
- Certification Required for Full Value: Getting the most out of the platform often requires going through the Caliper Certification program, adding time and cost for teams new to the tool.
- May Be Overkill for Small Teams: The depth and complexity of the platform is designed for mid-to-large enterprises; smaller organizations may find it more than they need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Caliper Profile?
The Caliper Profile is a scientifically-validated psychometric assessment used to measure an individual's personality traits and cognitive potential, helping organizations predict job performance and make smarter talent decisions.
How long has Caliper been in use?
Caliper has nearly 60 years of history and has been refining its assessment methodology since the 1960s, making it one of the most established employment assessment tools available.
What is Caliper Analytics?
Caliper Analytics is a workforce intelligence dashboard that allows HR professionals to view real-time assessment data, identify talent gaps, benchmark teams, and model different workforce scenarios to support strategic decisions.
Can Caliper be used for both hiring and employee development?
Yes. The Caliper Profile supports the full employee lifecycle—from pre-employment selection to coaching, leadership development, team building, and succession planning.
What is Caliper Certification and who should pursue it?
Caliper Certification is a training program for HR professionals who want to become in-house experts in using Caliper data. It is ideal for talent managers and HR business partners who want to deeply integrate assessment insights into their organization's talent strategy.
