The following methods are used: direct assessment, cross-structural assessment, 360 degree assessment, assessment by flexible criteria, assessment of project teams and divisions. This service is more applicable for specialists and middle managers (except top management and service staff).

	What is the sense of personnel assessment? 1. To assess the current performance of the employees and/or divisions. 2. To determine the level of competency and qualification. 3. To find out problems in processes and procedures. To determine areas for improvement. 4. To improve the corporate communications. 5. To determine the loyalty level, and hence, the reliability level of certain employees and/or divisions. 6. To get feedback from the employees. 7. The bottom line: to have an accurate forecast.
	Who needs the results of personnel assessment and why? The company management, to make the major HR and structural decisions. The division managers, to make decisions relating to any changes in the employees’ compensation package, their functions and potential. The HR Department, to make decisions on employees’ transfers, appointments, creation of personnel resources, HR monitoring. Corporate training centers and training managers, to identify training needs and create educational programs. Quality Assurance divisions, to determine the areas for improvement.   This service is more applicable for specialists and middle management (except top management and service staff).
	A typical project of personnel assessment usually lasts for 2 - 4 weeks depending on the number of the employees assessed and the methods used.   The cost of the project is equal to 10% of monthly salary of the employees assessed.   For example, the assessment of 20 employees with the average salary of 50,000 RUR  costs 20 х 50,000 х 10% = 100,000 RUR.