What is concurrent validation?

Concurrent validation refers specifically to the process of assessing the validity of a selection procedure by comparing it to the performance of current employees. This method involves gathering data from individuals who have already been hired and examining how their performance aligns with the criteria or standards set by the selection process.

By using current employees, organizations can effectively evaluate how well the selection tools predict job performance in real-time, providing immediate and relevant feedback on the effectiveness of the selection methods in use. This approach is valuable for organizations aiming to refine their hiring processes by ensuring that they select candidates who will perform well on the job.

The choice of evaluating past employee performance to improve future selection does not encapsulate the concurrent aspect, as it typically refers to retrospective analysis rather than real-time assessment. Similarly, determining the effectiveness of training programs focuses on training rather than selection procedures. Measuring success rates of selection procedures over multiple years involves long-term tracking rather than immediate validation associated with concurrent validation. Hence, the focus of concurrent validation is squarely on the current performance correlation with the selection criteria used at the time of hiring.