About Us

Psychometric Consultancy with Over 30 Years of Experience

Welcome to eras. With over three decades of industry leadership, we are expert providers of psychometric products and consultancy, dedicated to helping organisations like yours harness human potential and drive success. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions grounded in quality and integrity, supported by our accreditations and a deep commitment to exceptional customer service, as reflected in our customer reviews.

Our team includes Chartered Psychologists and our training is verified by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring rigorous, ethical assessment and high-quality feedback.

Psychometrics For Hiring and Development

At eras, we're not just an aptitude test company; we're a team of experts shaping smarter hiring and development through tailored, science-backed insight. With over 30 years of experience, we've helped hundreds of organisations unlock the potential behind the CV.

We're a leading psychometric consultancy providing everything from workplace psychometric testing to development centres, British Psychological Society (BPS) verified training and bespoke people development strategies.

Whether selecting new talent or developing future leaders, eras has the tools, training and insight to make it happen.

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Our Products & Services

  • Psychometric assessments for specific groups and skill sets
  • BPS-verified psychometric training to upskill your team
  • Assessment and development centres designed for growth and recruitment
  • People development solutions that strengthen culture and capability

What sets us apart?

The Quest Profiler®, our flagship personality questionnaire, is perfect for applicant-job matching, interview questions and personal development.

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Why Choose eras?

We're not just ticking boxes, we're helping you make people decisions with confidence. Other aptitude test companies offer tools - we offer a partnership. Our psychologists don't just give you a system; they support your team, train your staff and walk you through the results.

Clear Pricing

Our prices are competitive and transparent. There are no hidden costs and we have always matched top quality with affordability.

Great Customer Service

Since 1982, clients have trusted us for more than our products; they've stayed because of our people. Our team is responsive, helpful and here when you need us.

No Contracts

No annual licence fees. No long-term tie-ins. Our flexible, pay-as-you-go credit system means you only pay for what you use, and credits never expire.

Varied & Detailed Reports

Our reports are insightful, thorough and user-friendly. The Quest Profiler® is BPS registered and suitable for both recruitment and employee development.

Anonymous

Very informative and will use skills learnt in both my professional and personal life.

Anonymous
Wellcome Trust Sanger

The Psychometric Portal is a very good tool to use in recruitment selection and staff development

Wellcome Trust Sanger
2 Sisters Food Group

The eras team provide exceptional support that is not only professional but human as well. No 'ask' is ever too much and any queries or concerns I have are addressed promptly, reflecting a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction.

Paul Aggett Divisional L&D Manager 2 Sisters Food Group
Reality HR

eras are a real pleasure to work with. As well as great customer support, they always go the extra mile and are very responsive to our needs. The Psychometric Portal® is extremely user friendly as well as completely customisable with our own branding.

Reality HR
Talentum Partnership

The Psychometric Portal® provides an excellent variety of instruments. The flexibility offered by the 360 tool is crucial in our industry and being able to use the system on a pay-as-you-go basis is a huge benefit.

Kayleigh Ansell-Shaw - Talent Director Talentum Partnership
Archant

This is way over and above what anyone at eras needs to do for us and I am really appreciative of your willing, can-do assistance that you gave us last week. Would you please make sure that all are thanked and acknowledged for this.

Archant
Norwich Door to Door

Thank you for the extra support you were able to give, it did help us focus, as it was meant to do.

Jill Gaul Norwich Door to Door
IPC

The course gives a good understanding and foundation to Psychometrics.

Jill Berry IPC
The Wine Society

We are delighted to recommend the use of eras products for use within both recruitment campaigns and for employee development. The tools that we use for both purposes have a good level of flexibility and can be matched against roles of all types and levels within our business.

Andrea Harkness HR Advisor The Wine Society
Benefit Cosmetics

The results and awards (Best Employers Eastern Region) reinforced the areas of engagement that Benefit felt it was already strong in. Employees' positive feedback told the company that certain elements of engagement had long been successful. Other feedback confirmed that the business was on the right track in terms of focusing on the areas that needed improvement.

Benefit Cosmetics

Psychological Expertise With Actionable Results

From small businesses to global brands, eras is trusted to deliver workplace psychometric testing that reveals true potential, reduces bias and helps teams thrive. Our approach is rooted in over 30 years of psychological expertise, but our focus is always on providing actionable, practical results that drive business growth and support your strategic goals. We also co-founded the Best Employers Eastern Region initiative (now concluded).

We don't just provide data; we provide clarity. Our team of psychologists work in partnership with you to translate complex psychometric insights into tangible outcomes. Whether it's identifying the right candidate, developing your future leaders or building a more cohesive and effective team; we're here to help you hire better, lead smarter and grow stronger. With our BPS-verified training and powerful tools like The Quest Profiler®, we empower you to make confident, data-driven decisions that foster a culture of success. For more insights from our psychologists, visit our blog.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a psychometric consultancy?

A psychometric consultancy helps businesses assess candidates' cognitive abilities, personality traits and behaviours using scientifically validated tools. At eras, we also provide training, development programmes and expert support.

What industries do you work with?

We work across sectors, including corporate, education, public sector and more. Any organisation looking to improve recruitment or staff development can benefit from our tools.

Do I need to be trained to use your assessments?

The training requirements depend on the type of assessment you wish to use.

To use our aptitude tests (e.g., verbal or numerical reasoning), we require an individual in your organisation to have completed the 'BPS Occupational Test User: Ability' training.

For our flagship personality assessment, The Quest Profiler®, formal training is not mandatory. However, to unlock the full depth of its insights, we strongly advise that users complete the 'BPS Occupational Test User: Personality' training.

Our own BPS-verified training programmes are tailored to ensure you get the absolute best value and results from our assessments.

Is your software GDPR compliant?

Yes. All our assessments and platforms are fully GDPR-compliant, with data security and privacy built into everything we do.

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Experts in Psychometrics

Need more information about how eras and psychometrics can help your business? Don't hesitate to get in touch with us today! We're always here to answer any questions you may have and help you choose the best solution for your needs.

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