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SHL
SHL is a talent assessment company founded in the UK in 1977 (originally Saville and Holdsworth), now operating globally and completing tens of millions of assessments a year. It provides personality, cognitive ability, situational judgement and skills assessments, along with assessment technology and people analytics, used by large employers for hiring, development and workforce planning. It holds multiple ISO certifications including ISO 27001.
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1977
Last checked: 22 August 2026
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Is SHL accredited?
Yes. SHL holds ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and ISO 27018 certification for information security and privacy management, and ISO 9001 certification for quality management.
How widely used is SHL?
SHL delivers over 40 million assessments a year across 150 countries.
What are SHL's flagship products?
SHL's flagship products include the Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ) and SHL Verify.
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