AI in recruitment, Gamifying assessments, and all things Business psychology with Ben Williams
In this episode of Pints of View Gary Goldsmith talks to Ben Williams, founder of Sten10, a company that creates high quality and innovative psychological tests, questionnaires and assessment centres.
They talk about his career journey from academia to entrepreneurship and how he applies psychology to business. Ben had developed tools to evaluate people's skills and behaviours working with AI, and how AI can help democratise competence by closing performance gaps.
Ben shares his experience transitioning from freelance work to running his own business, Sten10, over the past 12 years. They also debate topics like the use of gamification in assessments, interview techniques, neurodiversity in hiring, and how businesses are approaching the strategic use of diversity in the workplace.
In this episode you will hear:
Ben’s experience studying psychology at Oxford University
His work developing assessments and using AI to streamline processes
Ben’s journey from employment to entrepreneurship with Sten10
Debate on giving interview questions in advance and assessing "commerciality"
Discussion of leadership traits, fear of failure, and student mindset shifts
Ben’s advice for young entrepreneurs starting a business
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0:00 Blending psychology and business with a focus on AI and assessments.
5:32 Interview preparation and neurodiversity in the workplace.
12:25 Learning and job hopping in the field of psychology.
16:28 Gamification in assessments and its potential in measuring personality traits.
20:48 Gamifying sales assessments using behaviour-based approaches.
24:00 Interviewing techniques and personal qualities.
28:32 Assessing commerciality in job candidates through role-playing and group exercises.
34:48 Leadership, fear of failure, and mindset shift in the workplace.
42:18 Using AI in recruitment and talent assessment.
50:05 Oxford University, glandular fever, and recruitment.
55:49 Education, imposter syndrome, and work stress.
1:02:08 Work-life balance, hobbies, and luxury items.
1:08:36 Business psychology, personal growth, and advice for young entrepreneurs.