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SHL

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Spec score 7.2 #27 of 38 in Talent Assessment Software

What it is

SHL provides talent assessment tools and TalentCentral, an online platform for accessing assessments and managing talent programs. Organizations can create and manage assessment projects, candidates, products, notifications, and invitations, then use real-time dashboards and reports to analyze and share talent data. TalentCentral+ adds simplified project workflows, scalability, and reporting with real-time insights.

The SHL Online catalog includes cognitive, personality, behavioral, skills, language, and job-focused assessments. Users can filter offerings by industry, language, and propositions such as Graduate, Professional, Development, and Succession Planning. Custom assessments, proctoring, and benchmarking are available. Assessment and report prices are visible in the product list only after login, exclude tax, and have no additional administration fees. SHL offers free online TalentCentral training. Its mobile app supports iOS 11.0 and Android 5.0 or later, but is unavailable in China; the listed platforms are web, iOS, and Android.

Spec sheet

What it does
TalentCentral is an online platform for accessing assessments and analyzing and managing talent programs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.shl.com
Integrations
SHL offers two Workday Recruiting integrations: Workday Inline Assessment for high-volume recruiting and Ad Hoc Assessment for recruiting of any type.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shl.com
Headquarters
SHL lists its UK registered office at The Pavilion, 1 Atwell Place, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0NE.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shlglobal.cn
Founded
UK Companies House records SHL Group Limited as incorporated on 5 September 1977.Read 7 Oct 2026 · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk
Assessment catalog
SHL Online offers online assessments, job solutions, skills tests, and assessment reports.Read 7 Oct 2026 · online-auth.shl.com
Assessment range
The product catalog includes cognitive ability, personality, behavioral, skills, and job-focused assessments.Read 7 Oct 2026 · online-auth.shl.com
Assessment system requirements
SHL recommends supported browsers and operating systems for assessments, including Chrome, Firefox, and Safari on Windows or Mac.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.shl.com
Catalog audience
The SHL Online catalog filters products by industries, languages, and propositions including Graduate, Professional, Development, and Succession Planning.Read 7 Oct 2026 · online-auth.shl.com
Dashboards and reports
TalentCentral provides real-time dashboards and reports, and lets organizations interpret and share talent data.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.shl.com
Microsoft Teams
SHL’s Microsoft Teams app lets TalentCentral users check scores and reports, schedule interviews, and receive candidate-progress notifications.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.shl.com
Mobile support
SHL’s support page says the SHL app supports mobile devices running iOS 11.0 and Android 5.0 or later, and is unavailable in China.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.shl.com
Pricing access
SHL says assessment and report prices are visible in the SHL Online product list only after logging in; prices exclude tax.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.shl.com
Pricing visibility
Assessment and report prices are visible in the SHL Online Products List only after logging in, are shown excluding tax, and have no additional administration fees.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.shl.com
Project management
TalentCentral lets users create and manage assessment projects, candidates, products, notifications, and invitations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.shl.com
Security certification
An SHL security document states that SHL maintains an ISO 27001 certified Information Security Management System.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shl.com
Security controls
SHL says it conducts privacy and data protection impact assessments and monitors systems, processes, and relevant third parties.Read 7 Oct 2026 · shl.com
Support response
SHL says it aims to respond to contact-form enquiries within one working day, excluding weekends and public holidays.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.shl.com
TalentCentral
TalentCentral provides real-time dashboards and reports to help organizations analyze and manage talent programs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.shl.com
Technical support
SHL directs SHL Online users to local technical support by contact form or phone.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.shl.com
Training
SHL says it offers free online training sessions for the TalentCentral platform, delivered by its systems training team.Read 7 Oct 2026 · support.shl.com
What SHL does
SHL provides talent solutions that use assessment science and people insights to support decisions throughout the employee journey.Read 7 Oct 2026 · online-auth.shl.com

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Real-time dashboards and reports support talent program analysis.
  • Users can manage projects, candidates, notifications, and invitations.
  • The catalog covers cognitive, personality, behavioral, skills, and job-focused assessments.
  • Custom assessments, proctoring, and benchmarking are available.
  • Free online training is offered for TalentCentral.

Limits

  • Assessment and report prices require login to view.
  • Displayed assessment prices exclude tax.
  • The mobile app is unavailable in China.
  • Assessment use requires supported browsers and operating systems.

Who it suits

SHL suits organizations running talent assessments or managing assessment programs across candidate projects. It may also suit teams seeking reporting, project management, and assessment options such as proctoring or benchmarking.

Verdict

SHL combines assessment catalogs with tools for managing projects and interpreting talent data. Pricing is not visible until login, and users should check the recommended assessment system requirements and the mobile app's regional availability.

Where Specifiction places it

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