Press Release

The Cabinet Office announced as joint finalists with Talogy in 2023 ABP Awards

The Occupational Psychology Service in the Cabinet Office has been nominated, along with a technology partner, Talogy, for two prestigious ABP awards.

They are both delighted to be finalists in the following categories:

What are they for?
The Occupational Psychology Service partnered with Talogy to produce psychometric tests and assessments for Civil Service Job applicants.

These tests significantly improved the overall efficiency of the Applicant Tracking and Evaluation Programme by enabling hiring staff to make better informed decisions.

When are the awards?
The finalists will be announced at a ceremony on 8th November.

Hosted by the Association for Business Psychology, the 2023 ABP Awards mark their 9th year, celebrating and showcasing excellence in business psychology that has been successful in achieving outstanding results in the workplace.

Our experts say:
Paul Weldon, Head of Occupational Psychology Services, Government Recruitment Service, from The Civil Service remarked: “We’re honored to be recognised as finalists in the 2023 ABP Awards, reflecting our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, inclusivity, and efficiency in the Civil Service. Our partnership with Talogy has been instrumental in advancing our commitment to making evidence-based and inclusive hiring decisions, ultimately serving the public with excellence.”

Ali Shalfrooshan, Head of International Assessment R&D from Talogy added: “Being named as finalists in the 2023 ABP Awards is a testament to our commitment to revolutionising talent assessment and development. We’re proud to have collaborated with The Civil Service to create bespoke solutions that not only enhance the selection process but also empower organisations to make better, data-driven decisions about their most valuable asset – their people.”

About The Cabinet office
We support the Prime Minister and ensure the effective running of the government. We are also the corporate headquarters for government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and we take the lead in certain critical policy areas. Cabinet Office is a ministerial department, supported by 28 agencies and public bodies.

About Talogy
We are Talogy, assessors and developers of global talent. We craft solutions that screen, select, develop, and engage talent worldwide. By uniting the leading psychologists, data scientists, developers, and HR consultants we bring the power of psychology and technology together so you can make the best data-driven people decisions. With more than 30 million assessments delivered each year in more than 50 languages, we help clients discover organisational brilliance.

For more information:
june.field@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
paul.weldon@cabinetoffice.gov.uk