Hire With Confidence. Develop With Insight.
McQuaig helps companies find, onboard, and develop top talent faster and with greater accuracy.
About McQuaig
For over 60 years, McQuaig has helped companies make better people decisions through validated psychometric assessments. Whether you’re looking to hire smarter, improve onboarding, or grow leadership capacity, our tools offer a clear path forward — all from one easy-to-use platform.
With operations across North America and Australia and a trusted track record since the 1960s, McQuaig supports HR leaders and teams in building long-term success.
Mission
To support organizations in making better people decisions through accessible, science-based assessments that improve hiring accuracy, onboarding outcomes, and leadership development.
Values
At McQuaig, our work is grounded in:
Clarity
Making assessment results easy to understand and apply
Fairness
Making assessment results easy to understand and apply
Support
Making assessment results easy to understand and apply
Trust
Making assessment results easy to understand and apply
Our Services
At McQuaig, our core focus is helping organizations make better hiring decisions and supporting long-term success with tools that extend beyond recruitment.
With one membership, you gain full access to our complete assessment platform, including:
The McQuaig Word Survey
Our flagship behavioral assessment, built to help you evaluate candidate fit based on role and team needs
Cognitive assessments
Measure how quickly someone learns and adapts to new information
McQuaig Maven (AI Assistant)
Instantly interprets results into practical guidance for hiring and onboarding.
Onboarding support tools
Our flagship behavioral assessment, built to help you evaluate candidate fit based on role and team needs
Team and leadership development tools
Use the same system to improve team dynamics and identify leadership potential.
These tools are used for:
- Hiring and candidate evaluation
- Onboarding and role alignment
- Team development and communication planning
- Leadership planning and internal mobility
All included in one membership — with fair use and no per-assessment charges.
What to Expect
Most clients come to McQuaig because they’re tired of relying on gut instinct in the hiring process. Here’s how we help bring structure to hiring decisions — without adding unnecessary complexity.
Start by setting a behavioral benchmark using the McQuaig Word Survey. You’ll identify the traits and work styles that align with your team and the specific role, not just what’s on a résumé.
Assessments can be shared directly with applicants or team members. They’re quick to complete and easy to review.
Each report provides clear behavioral insights, and with McQuaig Maven, our AI assistant, you’ll get straightforward recommendations you can act on — even if you’ve never used assessments before.
Go beyond hiring. Use insights to help managers onboard effectively, improve communication, and avoid early attrition.
When you’re ready, you can use the same tools to support team development and succession planning.
What makes McQuaig different?
- You get access to everything up front — no per-assessment fees.
- No overbuilt dashboards — simple, focused, and clear
- Works well for companies with 100+ employees
- Backed by science and supported by people, we’ve been doing this since the 1960s
- Trusted by clients across healthcare, education, finance, and more
Whether you’re hiring one person or building out a team, McQuaig gives you the structure to make decisions more confidently, without slowing you down.
Who We Work With
McQuaig works best with:
- HR professionals, Talent Acquisition Managers, CHROs, and CEOs
- Companies with 100+ employees
- Organizations that prioritize hiring quality over volume
- Businesses focused on long-term growth, not just quick placements
Teams that want to bring structure and clarity to their hiring process
Industries we commonly support include:
- Professional services
- Financial services
- Healthcare
- Education
- Manufacturing
We currently work with clients across the US, Canada, and Australia (excluding the UK).
Skills and Experience
McQuaig’s team brings decades of experience in organizational psychology, HR tech, and talent development. Our tools are backed by academic research and regularly reviewed for validation and fairness.
What sets us apart:
- Established in the 1960s
- Trusted across North America and Australia
- Used by mid-sized organizations that want better hiring clarity
Access to support, training, and a responsive team when you need it
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be trained in psychometrics to use this?
Our tools are designed to be used by HR teams, recruiters, and business leaders without any formal training in psychology. Reports are written in clear, practical language, and our team is available to guide you through setup and first use.
How long does it take to get results after someone completes an assessment?
Reports are generated immediately. You can access them through your account and, if enabled, receive AI-generated summaries through McQuaig Maven.
What does the membership include?
All clients receive access to McQuaig’s full suite of assessments and support materials. That includes the McQuaig Word Survey, cognitive assessments, onboarding and development tools, and our AI assistant. There are no per-use charges under our fair usage policy.
Can I use McQuaig for team development or internal hiring?
Yes. While most clients start with hiring, many go on to use the same tools to improve team communication, support managers, and identify future leaders from within.
Who typically uses McQuaig?
We work best with companies that are actively hiring and value a structured approach to recruitment. Most of our clients are mid-sized organizations (100–1,000 employees) in industries like healthcare, finance, professional services, and education.
Do you work with companies based in the UK?
Currently, we are not targeting leads in the UK for this service. We work with clients across the US, Canada, and Australia.
How quickly can I start using McQuaig after signing up?
Setup is fast. Once your account is activated, you can start sending assessments the same day.
Is there a minimum contract or long-term commitment?
Our starter membership includes everything you need to get started and is priced around $5,000. There’s no long onboarding process, and we’ll guide you through the first steps to make sure it fits your hiring goals.
Ready to Facilitate Better Hiring Conversations?
McQuaig helps you make informed hiring decisions and improve team alignment through simple, validated tools.
The McQuaig Institute of Executive Development
📍 36 Toronto Street, Suite 850, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
📞 647-705-4347
📧 edavies@mcquaig.com
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