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DDI Adds Hard Skills Content with Qwiz Alliance; Qwiz Pre-employment Tests Added to DDI's Range of Services.


PITTSBURGH & ATLANTA -- Development Dimensions International (DDI ddI and ddC: see AZT. ), a leading global human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees.  consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee
consulting company

business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a
, and Qwiz, Inc. the leader in pre-employment testing, today announces an alliance that provides human resource professionals with a broad range of online hard skills tests that can be fully integrated with workforce selection solutions and processes.

Qwiz's hard skills testing compliments DDI's extensive experience in selection system design and development, including screening and soft skills testing (e.g. coaching, influencing, partnering). DDI clients will now have access to proven test content for hard skills sets such as call centers, office software, information technology and finance/accounting.

"We are very excited to offer our clients the added value Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:

Added Value = Sales - Purchases - Labour Costs - Capital Costs
 that Qwiz's proven hard skills assessment testing brings to the hiring selection process. Qwiz's track record and experience makes them the clear choice to support our diverse client base," said Richard S Ri·chard   , Joseph Henri Maurice Known as "Rocket." 1921-2000.

Canadian hockey player. A right wing for the Montreal Canadiens (1942-1960), he led his team to eight Stanley Cup championships and was the first player to score 50 goals in a
. Wellins, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing.

"Qwiz and DDI share a common vision for best of breed workforce selection systems that help employers drive productivity by identifying and hiring a workforce closely aligned with company goals. To this end, we are pleased to extend to DDI's growing customer base a rich and diverse range of topics," states Noel Sitzmann, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of Qwiz.

About DDI

Since 1970, Development Dimensions International (http://www.ddi.com/), a global human resources consulting firm specializing in leadership and selection, has worked with some of the world's most successful organizations. With more than 1,000 associates in 70 offices around the world and with headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania “Pittsburgh” redirects here. For the region, see Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area.

Pittsburgh (pronounced IPA: /ˈpɪtsbɚg/) is the second largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
, DDI advises businesses of all sizes--including half of the Fortune 500--on the selection, development and retention of their workforces and helping them realize business success.

About Qwiz

Qwiz, Inc. (http://www.qwiz.com/), the leader in pre-employment competency assessments, combines exceptional test development with unparalleled technology to enhance the way employers select, train and develop their personnel. Through Qwiz Precision Workforce Selection(TM), Qwiz offers consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.)
service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services"
 and assessments to help organizations accurately measure the knowledge, skill and trait characteristics that are critical success factors for job performance. Qwiz assessments are available for a variety of occupations and languages, including English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, USA, Qwiz's innovative hiring and retention strategies have earned the designation of "A+ Employer" from the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
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