New Trend: Handwriting Analysis as Assessment Tools

Although not many people give it much thought, there is a great deal you can tell about people from their handwriting. In fact, many companies are embracing handwriting analysis as a way to improve hiring and recruiting ability. The trend is especially strong in Europe.

It is not unusual for European countries to have full-time handwriting analysts on staff to help personnel officers read between the lines. A study by Dun’s Review estimates that 85% of European companies utilize handwriting analysis. Even in the U.S., thousands of employees and prospective employees are screened via handwriting analysis every day.

Outside its traditional forensic uses, handwriting analysis is a valuable tool for employers. Because handwriting is based on personality, analysts claim that handwriting is cheaper and more reliable than personality tests in finding the perfect applicant for an important position.

Many handwriting analysis companies offer their services to businesses, and the internet can provide you with a list of experts in your area.

Michael Alter is President of SurePayroll. His payroll outsourcing firm processes and remits payroll taxes for over 15,000 small businesses across the country.