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A Ability HF-D1.1-004 transversal 4 skills

Processing speed

Takes in simple information quickly and without errors, compares data and responds within a short time to what changes.

How hrmforce measures this

Assessment method
Cognitive ability test · rho 0.41 (SD 0.14)
hrmforce instrument
Ability Scan
Trainability
low
Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
declining

Standardised test of verbal, numerical or abstract reasoning.

This is a selection criterion, not a short-term development goal. Do not put a three-month development plan on it.

Behavioural anchors

LevelBehaviour at this level
N1 Guided Compares two short lists within the set time and marks the differences without skipping any entries.
works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task
N3 Proficient Processes a steady flow of requests at pace during peak load and keeps the number of corrections low.
sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process
N5 Leading Maintains pace with high volumes and varying input and sets the standards for speed and error margin.
sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession

N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.

Underlying skills

These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.

TSkillDefinitionDemand outlook 2026 to 2030
A Comparing data at speed
Clerical checking · Speed of comparison
Compares series of names, codes or numbers within a short time and marks the differences without error. declining
A Transcribing accurately under time pressure
Transcription speed · Data entry
Copies data from a source while maintaining both pace and correctness at the same time. declining
A Scanning and selecting at speed
Visual search · Scanning speed
Quickly locates the requested elements in a large file or overview and leaves the rest aside. declining
A Responding to changing signals
Reaction time · Task switching
Responds correctly within a short time to signals whose meaning changes from moment to moment. declining
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