DeVry, Inc. selects PreVisor for global staffing initiative  

Education leader signs three-year commitment for universal talent measurement tools

ATLANTA, GA - (PRWeb) March 26, 2009 - PreVisor, the global leader in employment assessments and talent measurement solutions that connect hiring decisions to business results, announced today a 3-year global contract with new client partner DeVry, Inc. (DV). Assessment and interview tools will be used enterprise-wide for filling positions at every level in the organization up to the C-Suite.

DeVry made the decision to implement a consistent assessment process across the organization which was tied to their leadership success profile. By doing so the company expects to realize increased quality of hire and improved retention rates.

"The future success of DeVry depends upon its people. Having access to the best tools and data for making talent acquisition decisions will give us assurance that we are achieving our goal towards excellence," explained Felix Martinez, director of talent acquisition.

To find the right vendor, DeVry completed a lengthy RFI and RFP process to pinpoint a provider that would not only deliver measurable ROI, but provide the best customer service, assessment validity data and technologically advanced tools.

"We were looking particularly for a vendor to partner with us who had depth of experience, strong industrial-organizational foundations and would supply us with business results data," emphasized Martinez. "Before the search began, our team developed a strategic workforce plan, and then completed company-wide job analyses from which we identified key competencies necessary for successful performance. Laying this groundwork ahead of time enabled us to find the best partner who would fit our process."

DeVry has over 7,700 full-time employees in over 100 locations worldwide. The home office is located in Oakbrook Terrace outside of Chicago, Ill. In addition to rolling out the new talent measurement program in the U.S., DeVry will use the same model in Dominica, St. Kitts-Nevis, Grand Bahama, and Hong Kong.

Noel Sitzmann, PreVisor CEO, stated, "We are pleased that DeVry chose PreVisor to help with their global initiative. Our wide range of assessments and integrated InterView tool will provide a full spectrum of talent measurement solutions for DeVry’s global hiring needs. This long-term contract affirms our commitment to providing best-in-class solutions working in partnership with our clients."

About DeVry, Inc.
DeVry, Inc. (NYSE: DV) is the parent organization of DeVry University, Advanced Academics, Ross University, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Apollo College, Western Career and Becker Professional Review. DeVry University, which includes Keller Graduate School of Management, offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, healthcare technology, business and management. Advanced Academics provides online secondary education to school districts throughout the U.S. Ross University offers doctoral degree programs through its schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Chamberlain College of Nursing offers associate and bachelor's degree programs in nursing. Apollo College and Western Career College prepare students for careers in healthcare through certificate and associate degree programs. Becker Professional Review, which includes Becker CPA Review, Becker CPE and Stalla Review for the CFA Exams, provides professional education and exam review for accounting and finance professionals. For more information, visit: http://www.devryinc.com.

About PreVisor
PreVisor, a leading provider of on demand pre-employment assessment software and employee selection solutions, helps organizations by connecting hiring decisions with business results. Following the rigorous standards of industrial-organizational 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, including more than 100 of the Fortune 500.

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