Post Offer Employment Test (POET)
Physically demanding jobs carry higher risks of workplace injury. Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET) provides a fair, objective, and legally defensible evaluation to ensure candidates physical capabilities match essential job requirements before they begin work.
Grounded in specialized Physical Demands Analyses (PDAs), POET’s help employers lower injury rates, improve retention, and build a safer, more productive workforce.
Here is how you can benefit by implementing a POET program:
1. Reduce workplace injuries: Post Offer Employment Testing (POET) programs help identify individuals who may be at a higher risk for workplace injuries. By ensuring that candidates meet the job’s physical requirements, employers can lower injury rates.
2. Improve employee productivity: Employees who are physically fit and able to handle the demands of the job are less likely to experience fatigue and burnout, allowing them to perform at their best.
3. Reduce absenteeism and turnover: By implementing a POET program, employers can reduce the risk of hiring individuals who may not be physically capable to perform the job safely, thereby reducing absenteeism and turnover.
4. Lower workers’ compensation costs: Workplace injuries can result in time lost and a variety of costs for employers. Getting ahead of potential issues and hiring misalignment can help reduce costs.
5. Ensure compliance with legal requirements: Some industries have specific legal requirements regarding employees’ physical capabilities, such as lifting a certain amount of weight or performing physically demanding tasks.
6. Promote a safe and inclusive work environment: Ensuring that all employees are physically capable of performing the job requirements promotes equity and fairness among employees and can help foster a more positive and productive workplace culture.
7. Improve overall recruitment and hiring process: Implementing a POET program can lead to better candidate selection and overall hiring decisions, improving the quality of the workforce.