title: Reductions in turnover, accidents, and absenteeism: the contribution of a pre-employment screening inventory.
abstract: This study examined the rates of turnover, work-related accidents, and unauthorized absence among two contrasted groups of employees in a mid-sized manufacturing environment. For the calendar year 1989, comparative rates on each variable were obtained for a group hired prior to the inclusion of a pre-employment inventory in the Company's selection process and a group hired subsequently. Results indicate that rates of turnover, accidents, and unauthorized absence were all significantly lower in the group hired subsequent to inclusion of the pre-employment screening inventory. Some possible design artifacts and cost-benefit implications are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Harvard Medical School.
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Borofsky
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D010553:Personality Development; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010560:Personnel Selection; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D011594:Psychometrics; D012307:Risk Factors