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.

National Theatre

I watched the session at the CIPD conference and thought it was one of the best sessions of the day.

Gabriela Gandolfini National Theatre
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
Briar Chemicals

Such an interesting subject and valuable area of work.

Hilary Wright Briar Chemicals
Informa

I thoroughly enjoyed the Ability and Personality courses at eras. The trainers are very knowledgeable, bringing the subject of psychometrics to life, and there is a nice blend of practical and theory to cement learning objectives in place. I highly recommend it to HR, L&D or Recruitment professionals!

Informa
Anonymous

The course gave a me a great understanding of the use of tests and the background behind them.

Anonymous
Wellcome Trust Sanger

Course was great, already booked 3 more colleagues on. The trainer had a relaxed style, great stories and vast knowledge.

Wendy Skeen Wellcome Trust Sanger
MacMillan Cancer Support

Your customer service is outstanding.

MacMillan Cancer Support
Adnams Plc

Our relationship with eras spans more than 10 years and the Team there have consistently exceeded our expectations. They have the ability to understand our business drivers and our culture and then identify the resources that will help us meet our goals.

Sadie Lofthouse Head of Human Resources Adnams Plc
Brigantia Consulting

The entire experience was outstanding from start to finish... The training itself... was fantastic... I highly recommend eras to anyone looking for high-quality, people-focused psychometric training.

Lisa Voakes Brigantia Consulting
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

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.

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.