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Martyn Redstone

Aug 20, 2026

The AI Readiness Problem: Everyone on Your Shortlist Says They're Good with AI, and None of Them are Lying

AI readiness isn't one thing. It's six: foundations, application, bias awareness, data judgement, output evaluation, and knowing when to keep a human in the loop. Until you screen for all six, you're screening on confidence, not capability.

Sabina Reghellin

Aug 7, 2026

Hiring for AI Readiness: The Cost of Getting It Wrong

Most organisations are hiring for AI readiness without any way to measure it. This piece breaks down what "AI ready" actually means, why training alone won't fix the gap, and how to assess for the underlying aptitude rather than whether a candidate can use ChatGPT.

Jon Gove

May 28, 2026

Before the First Candidate Clicks “Start”

The AI assessment market has grown faster than the scientific frameworks needed to evaluate it. Before your next AI hiring tool goes live, here's what every TA leader needs to understand about scenario design, scoring models, adverse impact, and candidate transparency.

Feb 12, 2026

Lessons from a Year of Assessment Data

Over the past year, we analysed assessment activity across our clients (including some of the UK’s largest and most established employers) to understand how candidates actually engage at scale.

Sova Team

Jul 5, 2024

The Shift Towards Skills-Based Hiring: A Strategic Imperative for Modern Workforce Management

Traditional methods of evaluating employees are no longer fit for purpose. The fast pace of technological advancements, changing workforce dynamics, and the sustained prevalence of remote working necessitate a more precise and adaptable approach to workforce management.

Sova Team

Jun 7, 2024

Finding Future Leaders: The Power of Skills-based Assessments in Early Careers

Identifying and nurturing future leaders is a critical priority for large organisations. The rise of AI and automation has transformed the employment landscape, especially at the entry level, making it imperative for companies to look beyond traditional hiring metrics.

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