# SHL (SHL)

> UK talent-assessment firm providing psychometric, cognitive and skills tests, simulations and video interviews.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.shl.com
- **Headquarters:** Thames Ditton, United Kingdom
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Founded:** 1977
- **Founder:** Peter Saville, Roger Holdsworth
- **Employees:** 1001-5000
- **Funding stage:** Private equity-owned (acquired by Exponent Private Equity in February 2018; formerly CEB/Gartner Talent Assessment)
- **Categories:** Skill Assessment

## Overview
SHL is a global talent-assessment and people-analytics company founded in 1977 and headquartered in Thames Ditton, United Kingdom. It provides science-based assessments (including cognitive, behavioral and personality tests such as the Occupational Personality Questionnaire), skills simulations, and video interviews used for hiring and talent development, and states that around 45 million SHL assessments are taken each year worldwide. Previously part of Gartner's CEB Talent Assessment business, SHL was acquired by Exponent Private Equity in February 2018.

## Products
SHL Talent Assessment Platform, Cognitive Ability Tests, Personality Questionnaires (OPQ), Situational Judgement Tests, Job-Focused Assessments, Virtual Assessment Centers, Video Interviews, Coding & Technical Assessments, Leadership Assessment, Talent Analytics & Insights, SHL Labs (AI-powered matching), Mobilize (internal talent marketplace)

## Leadership
- Peter Saville — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/peter-saville))
- Roger Holdsworth — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/roger-holdsworth))

## Sources
- [SHL — official website](https://www.shl.com/assets/header-graphics/SHL-logo-colour-update.svg) — official
- [People Science. People Answers | SHL](https://www.shl.com/) — company-website
- [SHL Group - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview | Mergr](https://mergr.com/company/shl-group) — financial-data
- [People Science. People Answers | SHL](https://www.shl.com/) — company-website
- [SHL Group - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview | Mergr](https://mergr.com/company/shl-group) — financial-data
- [SHL Group - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview | Mergr](https://mergr.com/company/shl-group) — financial-data
- [SHL - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/shl) — financial-data
- [SHL Group - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview | Mergr](https://mergr.com/company/shl-group) — financial-data
- [SHL Group - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview | Mergr](https://mergr.com/company/shl-group) — financial-data
- [SHL Group Company Profile: Valuation, Funding & Investors | PitchBook](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/11400-76) — financial-data
- [SHL Group - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview | Mergr](https://mergr.com/company/shl-group) — financial-data
- [SHL | Exponent](https://www.exponentpe.com/our-portfolio/shl) — company-website

## FAQ
**What does SHL do?**

UK talent-assessment firm providing psychometric, cognitive and skills tests, simulations and video interviews.

**Where is SHL headquartered?**

SHL is headquartered in Thames Ditton, United Kingdom.

**When was SHL founded?**

SHL was founded in 1977.

**Who founded SHL?**

SHL was founded by Peter Saville, Roger Holdsworth.

**How many employees does SHL have?**

SHL has 1001-5000 employees.

**What kind of HR technology is SHL?**

SHL is categorized under Skill Assessment on DHRMap.

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