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Emotional Intelligence Assessments

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Emotional Intelligence

Support and establish new hires

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Why emotional intelligence matters

 

Emotional intelligence shapes how people work, connect and perform - especially under pressure. Yet most organizations still rely on CVs, interviews and instinct to judge it.

Assess emotional intelligence to help your team understand themselves - and each other - better from the start.

Develop your people for high performance

Designed to support individuals across every level of your business, at any point in their careers. Both Thomas EI assessments provide deep, actionable and meaningful insights that guide personal reflection and honest conversations — helping even the most hesitant managers get more from their feedback sessions.

For development

Emotional intelligence in recruitment

When hiring, it helps to understand candidates' emotional intelligence from the start — especially for leadership or people-centric roles. Understanding how strong candidates are in resilience, self-belief or networking means you gain greater confidence in short-listing for those important hires.

For recruitment

Support and establish new hires

New hires often get a week of onboarding — and not much else. With strong onboarding increasing retention by 82% and improving productivity by 70%, understanding a new hire's emotional intelligence when they feel secure enough to open up can support both their growth and long-term engagement.

For onboarding

How we measure emotional intelligence

 

Thomas Emotional Intelligence assessments measure the key aspects of EI that drive workplace success — giving you insight into the traits that matter most.

Self-awareness

Self-awareness

Understanding your own emotions and their impact on others

Self-regulation

Self-regulation

Managing emotions and impulses effectively under pressure

Empathy

Empathy

Sensing and understanding others' emotions and perspectives

Motivation

Motivation

Inner drive to pursue goals with energy and persistence

Social effectiveness

Social effectiveness

Building relationships and managing interactions successfully

Support development at every level

 

With two psychologist validated Emotional Intelligence assessments, Thomas helps you build self-awareness at scale - while giving you deeper insight for leadership and high-impact roles.

Thomas CXI platform

Assess Emotional Intelligence

For everyday performance & development

A practical, accessible assessment designed for use at scale in the Thomas CXI platform. Help individuals understand how they work with others and give managers clear, actionable insight to support development, feedback and performance.

  • Integrated into Thomas Assess platform
  • Available for hiring and development
  • Seamless alongside Behavior, Personality & Aptitude
  • Development tips and actionable insights

TEIQue

For senior leaders & high-impact roles

TEIQue is a scientifically validated assessment developed by Prof. K. V. Petrides at UCL. It provides a detailed profile across 15 facets of emotional intelligence, for confident decisions on roles where judgement, resilience and influence are most needed.

  • In-depth emotional intelligence profiling
  • Insight into leadership behaviour, judgement and resilience
  • A scientifically validated framework developed at UCL
  • Greater confidence in high-stakes people decisions

You don't see leadership risk in a CV.

You see it in how decisions are made.

At a senior level, emotional intelligence shapes judgement, alignment and performance. When it's missing, the impact is felt across teams, decisions and results. So how do you reduce leadership risk before it affects performance?

Assess emotional intelligence for senior roles with TEIQue:

  • Understand decision-making under pressure — not just past performance.
  • Identify leaders who will succeed — not just those who interview well.
  • Build stronger leadership pipelines — with data, not instinct.
  • Build a thriving culture — where trust, alignment and performance drive results.

Better together: Combining EI with other assessments

 

Get the most from your emotional intelligence insights by pairing them with other Thomas assessments.

EI + Behavior

Richer development conversations

Understand how someone communicates day to day alongside how they manage their emotional responses. Helps managers have more productive coaching conversations grounded in real examples.

EI + Personality

Deeper growth potential

Combine the traits that predict individual success with those that shape how someone works with others. Reveals development opportunities and gives a fuller picture of long-term potential.

EI + Aptitude

Stronger leadership hiring

Pair emotional awareness with cognitive agility to identify candidates for complex leadership roles. Essential for positions that demand persuasion, resilience, and people management.

Get more from your assessments

 

Assessment is just the start. Turn insight into action with the Thomas CXI platform, embedding science into how your people work and develop every day.

 

Trusted, tested, and backed by science

 

Turn trusted insight into better hiring, stronger leadership and more connected teams — with science you can rely on and AI you can trust.

science backed insights

Validated science

Rigorous, reliable psychometrics, registered with the British Psychological Society and audited against European EFPA testing standards.

Ethical AI coaching

Ethical AI coaching

Award-winning AI delivers responsible, personalised coaching vetted by psychologists — helping you apply insight to real life moments.

Connection capability

Exclusive connection capability

Our Connection Measure scientifically quantifies and improves the factors that underpin engagement. With insights exclusive to Thomas.

Use Thomas EI assessments across your employee lifecycle to build stronger teams, develop leaders and drive performance.

Organizations using Thomas assessments report:

  • Deeper self-awareness for leaders and individuals
  • More effective coaching and feedback conversations
  • Stronger team dynamics and collaboration

Join thousands of organizations using Thomas EI assessments to develop stronger leaders.

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Frequently asked questions

 

Everything you need to know about emotional intelligence assessments.

How can I use this assessment in a development conversation?

The results can be used alongside an annual appraisal or performance review. Discuss which trait scores an individual feels contributed to their successes. Do any of them pose a challenge for future goals or present an opportunity for growth? Use the Development Tips in a specific context, such as improving time management or active listening.

Will the assessment need to be retaken?

You can retake an assessment if you reissue the invitation. However, we would advise against it as we would not expect a significant change. The results should be used as a starting point rather than a way to track development. Any re-take should be 12 months after the original assessment.

Do external factors influence the score?

As with all psychometric assessments, it's best to complete it when you feel most like your usual self. Intense emotions can skew self-perception, meaning responses may reflect a temporary state rather than your day-to-day reality. Managers should check that the results resonate and encourage individuals to reflect on what may have impacted their scores.

Is the EI assessment a strong predictor of performance?

Emotional intelligence impacts how we understand and manage our own emotions and those of others. It has been found to be predictive of several important work outcomes including connection at work, turnover intention, task performance, contextual performance, and is a significant predictor of lower counterproductive work behavior.

What's the difference between the two EI assessments?

Both assessments measure emotional intelligence and are psychologist validated. The Assess Emotional Intelligence assessment is built into the Thomas CXI platform for seamless use alongside other Thomas assessments in hiring and development. The TEIQue is BPS accredited, and offers a comprehensive 15-facet profile developed through an extensive academic research base. Both provide actionable development insights, but the depth of the TEIQue assessment makes it a great fit for leadership development and recruitment decisions.

How can EI be used with other Thomas assessments?

For development conversations, combine EI with Behavior assessments. For in-depth development, pair EI with Personality assessments to examine both individual success traits and interpersonal working traits. For recruitment, use EI alongside Aptitude for leadership or people-centric roles.

How long do Thomas EI assessments take to complete?

The Assess Emotional Intelligence assessment takes around 10 minutes to complete, making it easy to include in hiring or development workflows. The TEIQue is a more in-depth questionnaire and typically takes around 20–30 minutes, reflecting its comprehensive 15-facet profile. Both are completed online and can be issued and managed through the Thomas platform.

How does emotional intelligence influence leadership effectiveness?

Emotional intelligence assessments show how leaders manage their own emotions, understand others, and respond in different situations. This improves decision-making, communication, and the ability to build trust and engagement within teams.

Do emotional intelligence assessments measure how people handle stress?

Yes. Emotional intelligence assessments measure factors such as self-control and emotional regulation, which indicate how individuals respond to pressure and manage stress. This helps organizations understand how people are likely to perform in demanding environments.

How can emotional intelligence assessments improve team communication?

Emotional intelligence assessments show how individuals perceive, express, and respond to emotions. These insights enable teams to adapt communication styles, reduce misunderstandings, and improve collaboration.

How can emotional intelligence assessments support better decision-making in leadership roles?

Emotional intelligence assessments provide insight into how leaders balance logic with emotional awareness. This enables more effective decision-making, particularly in complex or sensitive situations involving people and relationships.

When should organizations introduce emotional intelligence assessments in leadership programmes?

Emotional intelligence assessments are most effective at key leadership stages, such as early identification, role transitions, and senior development. This enables organizations to build self-awareness and interpersonal capability as leadership responsibility increases.