Psychometric Assessments for Better Hiring Decisions

James Hartshorn is the founder of The Talent Navigator, a UK based start-up specialising in workforce decisioning and psychometric insights. The Talent Navigator helps businesses optimise hiring, internal talent assessments, and workforce strategy through tailored psychometric tools and expert consulting. With an MBA in Psychology and professional qualifications from the BPS, CIPD, and Saville, James blends data-driven insight with organisational strategy to support start-ups and enterprises in making precise, informed talent decisions. His expertise spans pre-IPO start-ups building agile teams to FTSE 250 organisations refining complex workforce strategies. James is also the author of It’s Emotional: Decoding the Emotional DNA of Job Ads, demonstrating his deep understanding of how messaging shapes recruitment outcomes.