PreVisor Announces Acquisition of ASE

Acquisition brings recognized and respected British employment assessment business to expanding international presence.

Bracknell, Berkshire, UK (PRWEB) January 7, 2008 -- PreVisor (www.PreVisor.com), a leader in pre-employment assessments and selection solutions that connect hiring decisions to business results, today announced its acquisition of ASE, one of the United Kingdoms' leading specialist providers of psychometric tests and business psychology consultancy solutions.

"ASE provides PreVisor with market specific test content locally validated in the United Kingdom, with the very important quality standards of British Psychological Society certification," says Noel Sitzmann, CEO of PreVisor. "We are committed to providing our UK clients with the most effective assessment solutions the industry has to offer. ASE brings respected content, consulting and technology to support our growing international capabilities."

PreVisor has marketed its products in the UK for nearly 20 years, and has a significant presence in the UK market, working with a number of respected clients including BT Group, Barclays, and LogicaCMG. PreVisor will continue to operate from its UK office located outside of London at Arlington Square in Bracknell to serve and support all clients in the UK and Ireland.

With over 40 years experience in the United Kingdom, ASE adds a broad array of market specific assessment tools and services to PreVisor UK Ltd., which already offers a comprehensive library of solutions. ASE also brings a list of well-known clients such as Barclays, British Airways, McDonalds, Tesco, Zurich Financial and several leading government organisations.

"The synergies between the organisations will make for one of the strongest and most comprehensive providers of employment assessments in the United Kingdom and it will fortify global reach for international clients. The assessment range now available from PreVisor makes us the first choice for organisations who are serious about finding quality assessments to support their hiring decisions" says ASE's Jeremy Pemberton-Pigott, who will assume the role of Managing Director for PreVisor UK Ltd.

About PreVisor

PreVisor, a leading provider of pre-employment assessments and employee selection solutions, helps organisations by connecting hiring decisions with business results. Following the rigorous standards of industrial-organisational psychology, PreVisor's assessment content accurately predicts on-the-job performance and supports fair hiring practices. PreVisor's solutions help streamline hiring, reduce recruiting and training costs, and improve corporate performance for clients worldwide. www.PreVisor.com

UK contact:

Jeff Holmen

Director, International Business Development

PreVisor

+44 (0) 1344 742813

jholmen @ previsor.com

Media contact:    

Donna Lehman        

MarketUP

770-565-7275        

dlehman @ market-up.com

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