Frequently Asked Questions

1) What makes GDI unique to the many companies offering pre-employee assessments, surveys and retention solutions?

ANSWER: Growth Dynamics considers selection and retention a process… many companies are simply interested in selling the assessment or survey. We not only offer leading-edge programs for employee selection, surveys and retention… we provide direct hiring authority feedback on all pre-selection assessments and targeted recommendation that “fit” a company’s goals and expectations.
We are a solutions firm that offers all the tools, programs, services and expertise to support the selection and retention of your greatest asset… your people. That’s unique!

2) How long does it take to complete an on-line employee assessment?

ANSWER: Normally 20-45 minutes at the most, depending on the role.

3) What makes your assessment programs unique?

ANSWER: Our programs are robust and filled with valuable pre-selection information and employee data designed to engage the employee and manager. Primarily, our assessments offer separate data for selection and a section for development, retention and support upon hire. We also offer Action Plans, interview questions and support data for recruitment
Most important… we call every customer to provide direct results, feedback and suggestions… within 24 hours, including PDF reports and a bound report mailed 2nd day Air for the employee. All at no additional charge..

4) What type of positions can be assessed?

ANSWER: Any position from non-exempt to executive level. We also offer programs to assess teams, benchmark new and current positions and we offer on-site support.

5) Some companies offer "predictive assessments", what is the difference?

ANSWER: A predictive assessment only tells an employer if a candidate fits a defined role, a "current" position often defined by HR. What if the job changes? What if the role has not been adequately defined? What if the business decides to change his/her role? Will they still perform successfully? Probably not.
We offer customers the ability to do both, select and retain. We not only offer a profile to select the "right" candidate, our profiles guide the hiring manager on how to communicate, motivate, lead and even compensate the employee… retaining the employee long-term.

6) Why is benchmarking for employee selection important?

ANSWER: Many businesses fail to realize that as the business changes, so do jobs and positions. Benchmarking allows an employer to accurately assess a current position. Candidates or applicants are then profiled and compared to the benchmark, allowing an employer to accurately select the right person for the job.

7) How do we justify the cost of assessments for pre-selection?

ANSWER: Assessing an employee’s skills, attributes and behaviors offers an immediate insight into a new employee… helping you advance communication, success and development. The cost justification is based on improved performance, increased retention rates and a faster, more effective integration into the job.
Most client utilize our programs to select… then retain because they offer critical information for both. Based on our data, if an employer can retain a $35,000 year employee for 5 additional days, they have doubled their return-on-investment.

5) Why did you choose a compass as your logo?

ANSWER: After years of development, the compass is a true example of our corporate vision and expertise. To our customers, we act as a guide to successful employee selection, sales performance, corporate development and leadership.

6) What is your customer philosophy?

We believe that exceptional customer service is the responsibility of every employee, and we guarantee satisfaction of all our customers. If you are not 100% satisfied, we have not exceeded your expectations.