Hire and develop the right technology talent to deliver results and stay longer
When you bring in tech talent who adapt quickly, work effectively with their teams, and perform under pressure, you protect delivery, innovation, and retention. Thomas gives HR and People leaders the science-backed insight to make confident hiring and development decisions in competitive technology markets.
HR and People leaders using Thomas:
- Cut costly mis-hires by predicting role fit beyond CVs and technical skills
- Reduce ramp time by identifying fast learners ready for complex systems and environments
- Strengthen retention with leadership and team-fit insights that keep top tech talent engaged
- Improve performance with targeted development that drives measurable outcomes
Trusted by leading organisations worldwide | BPS & EFPA approved
The cost of getting tech hiring wrong
In tech teams, a single mis-hire can delay launches, derail projects, and drain budgets. Focusing only on CVs and technical skills often misses the behaviours and learning agility that drive long-term success. This leads to attrition, slow ramp-up, and underperformance.
HR and People leaders in tech need to:
- Protect delivery and revenue — prevent delays and costly setbacks
- Reduce ramp time — hire fast learners who adapt quickly
- Retain key talent — keep top performers in critical roles
- Build a leadership pipeline — promote people proven to succeed
- Hire accurately at scale — make fair, consistent, data-driven decisions
The most effective tech teams use science-backed insight to predict performance, reduce risk, and make every hire count.
The insight platform for hiring and developing top tech talent
Thomas gives HR and People leaders in technology the insight to hire with confidence, reduce ramp time, and retain critical talent in competitive markets. Our science-backed psychometric assessments go beyond coding ability or technical expertise to reveal how candidates problem-solve, collaborate and adapt under pressure.
Thomas Assess - The technology hiring platform
Thomas Assess helps you evaluate candidates on the traits that drive performance in complex, high-stakes technology roles. By combining multiple assessment types, you can predict how quickly someone will ramp, how they’ll work within cross-functional teams, and whether they have the resilience to thrive in high-pressure delivery cycles.
Includes:
- Behaviour – see how candidates communicate, collaborate and solve problems in fast-moving, cross-functional tech teams
- Personality – assess motivation, decision-making style and cultural fit for engineering, product or leadership roles
- Aptitude – identify fast learners who can pick up new frameworks, languages or systems quickly
- Emotional intelligence – measure resilience, empathy and collaboration skills for high-pressure delivery and stakeholder management
Thomas Connect - The platform that boosts performance in technology teams
Thomas Connect turns assessment insight into practical interaction support, helping tech teams improve collaboration, performance and retention. With tools for targeted coaching and team alignment, managers can address blockers quickly and keep delivery on track.
Includes:
- Behaviour – Prevent misunderstandings, improve productivity, and create high performing teams when you help your people communicate more effectively.
- Colleague compare tool - find out how your working style differs from other members of your team, and understand the ways you can build effective relationships.
- Team view – Understand team dynamics to improve collaboration, alignment and cross-functional workflows.
- AI coaching assistant (Thom) – give managers real-time prompts to address performance gaps and maintain momentum give distributed or hybrid tech teams the tools to communicate more effectively.
Unlock the full potential of your people with Thomas.
See how candidates work, communicate and problem-solve in fast-moving tech teams for collaboration and delivery.
For hiring and development
Used in: Assess & Connect
Understand decision-making, motivation and cultural fit to reduce mis-hires.
For hiring and development
Used in: Assess & Connect
Identify fast learners who can master new tools, languages and systems quickly to cut ramp time.
For hiring
Used in: Assess
Measure resilience, empathy and collaboration skills to build teams that thrive under pressure.
For development
Used in: Connect
Reveal performance blockers early and target development to keep tech teams on track.
For development
Used in: Connect
Tech teams using Thomas see measurable results
Thomas helps HR and People leaders in technology turn hiring and development decisions into a competitive advantage, delivering stronger performance and retention across teams.
With Thomas, HR and People leaders in technology can:
- Reduce time-to-productivity by hiring fast learners ready for complex environments
- Lower attrition by matching talent to roles and managers where they thrive
- Protect delivery deadlines through stronger team fit and collaboration
- Increase internal promotions by identifying leadership potential earlier
- Improve hiring accuracy with objective, science-backed data
These outcomes mean technology teams can deliver faster, retain key talent, and keep innovation moving without the disruption and cost of repeat hiring.
Fast to implement, easy to scale
Thomas fits seamlessly into technology hiring and development workflows, delivering value from day one. With simple setup, smart integrations, and clear, actionable reporting, you can make confident people decisions at scale.
1. Select your assessment(s)
Choose from validated tools aligned to your hiring, leadership, or development goals for tech teams.
2. Send to candidates or employees
Deliver assessments in minutes via the Thomas platform or through ATS, HRIS, or LMS integrations.
3. Get instant insight
Access clear, science-backed reports as soon as assessments are completed, with no specialist training needed to interpret results.
4. Scale with confidence
Standardise hiring and development across teams, functions, and regions while maintaining quality and speed.
Trusted by tech teams worldwide
From high-growth scale-ups to global technology organisations, thousands of HR and People leaders rely on Thomas to hire smarter, develop stronger teams, and keep critical talent engaged.
"Using Thomas Assess has allowed us to understand more about our candidates beyond what a CV can tell us. By assessing our candidates with the same questions, we can provide our hiring community with quality data to allow for a more informed hiring decision. They've even worked with us to deliver training to our hiring managers on how to interpret the reports."
Richard W, Talent Acquisition Lead
"We’re just scratching the surface of what’s possible. With Thomas, we’re building more self-aware, high-performing teams -and that’s already having a ripple effect across the organisation."
Jen Robinson, Organisational Development Manager
"We chose Thomas because of the simplicity of the assessments and the ease of articulating the results to colleagues and respondents. We know we're providing a positive candidate experience and the reports are really useful and user friendly"
Thomas Client
Hire and develop the right technology talent to deliver results and stay longer
See how Thomas can help you hire and develop the right technology talent to protect delivery, reduce ramp time, and improve retention.
In your personalised demo, you’ll:
- Explore how our assessments reveal the traits that drive long-term success in tech roles
- See real examples of how tech teams use Thomas to improve performance and retention
- Get practical advice on rollout, integration, and measuring ROI — with no obligation to commit
Book your demo today and start building stronger tech teams.
Trusted by leading organisations worldwide | BPS & EFPA approved
Frequently asked questions
Can we integrate Thomas with our ATS or HRIS?
Yes. Thomas integrates with all major recruitment and HR platforms, allowing you to automate workflows, sync data, and deliver assessments without leaving your existing systems.
Is Thomas scalable for global tech teams?
Absolutely. Thomas supports enterprise-level use with user management, role-based access, and reporting structures that work across regions, teams, and functions.
How do we measure ROI from assessments?
You’ll have access to usage analytics, benchmarking dashboards, and outcome reporting that links assessments to performance, retention, and quality-of-hire.
Do we need psychometric training to use Thomas?
Yes. All Thomas assessments are BPS-validated, EFPA-compliant, and underpinned by decades of psychometric research.
What is the best psychometric test for technology hiring?
A combination of behavioural, personality, aptitude, and emotional intelligence assessments gives the clearest view of candidate potential — all available within the Thomas platform.
Are the assessments valid and compliant?
Yes. All Thomas assessments are BPS-validated, EFPA-compliant, and underpinned by decades of psychometric research.
