Compare PDP’s ProScan to The Culture Index Survey

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Choosing the best behavioral assessment for your needs can be challenging considering the wide variety of options on the market. Each assessment offers unique strengths, and the best option depends on your organization's goals. If you're seeking a solution that provides actionable behavioral insights for hiring, team dynamics, and leadership development, it's crucial to evaluate the key differences between PDP Global and Culture Index. By understanding how each tool measures and interprets behavioral data, you can select the assessment that aligns best with your organizational needs.
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DiSC
Time to Complete SurveyBoth assessments are untimed and don’t have a limit, however these are the average completion times
5-10 Mins
15-20 Mins
Question Quantity
60
Roughly 80
Measures Energy StyleAn Energy Style is the method(s) by which one approaches tasks or accomplishes goals
Yes
No
Measures Response IntensityPDP utilizes a 5-point Likert Scale vs a Yes/No format
Yes
Yes
Confirmatory Factor AnalysisA CFA is the gold standard in statistical evaluation and involves highly rigorous research
3
0
Accuracy LevelRefers to how many respondents agree with their results
96%
90%
Administrators Must Be Certified
Yes
No
Tested for Zero Bias and Approved for Pre-Employment ScreeningVerifies that the assessment doesn’t discriminate against protected classes
Yes
No
Result CategoriesDoes the assessment categorize an individual into specified profiles, and how many profiles are available?
Unlimited
Yes
MotivatorsRewards or elements that increase satisfaction
Personalized Based on the Individual
Provided Based on Results
ReliabilityOften measured by Chronbach’s alpha, reliability refers to internal consistency and dependability
Very High (α=.94)
Moderate (α=.87)
Research Participant TypeMost studies are performed with undergrad college students, which can skew results
Working Adults
Unspecified
Predictive ValidityTested that the measured traits predict workplace outcomes
Yes
No
Time to Complete Survey

Both assessments are untimed and don’t have a limit, however these are the average completion times
5-10 MINUTES
10 MINUTES
Question Quantity

The number of questions the behavioral assessment includes for the survey-taker to answer.
60 ITEMS
348 ITEMS
Measures Energy Style

How an individual approaches tasks and accomplishes goals.
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Measures Energy Drain

The amount of energy consumed to adapt to stress and pressure.
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Measures Satisfaction Level

Is the person thriving with their perceived pressures or is it overwhelming?
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Measures Decision-Making Style

How much fact vs. intuition does an individual rely on to make a decision?
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Question Format

Likert scales gauge response intensity on a range from least to most, mitigating bias and enhancing data quality.
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LIKERT 5-POINT SCALE
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Confirmatory Factor Analysis

A CFA is the gold standard in statistical evaluation of assessments and involves highly rigorous research.
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3
Unknown
Accuracy Level

Refers to how many respondents agree with their results.
98%
Unknown
Account User Certification Requirements

Education for the user role to ensure maximum results when administering, interpreting, and leveraging profile measurements
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Designed for the: Screening and Selection of Applicants

Verifies that the assessment doesn’t discriminate against protected classes.
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Results

Does the assessment categorize an individual intospecified profiles, and how many profiles are available?
140,000 VARIABLES & PERMUTATIONS
17 PROFILES
Motivation

Rewards or elements that increase satisfaction.
PERSONALIZED BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL
BASED ON PROFILE RESULTS
Reliability

Often measured by Chronbach’s alpha, reliability refers to internal consistency and dependability.
VERY HIGH (α=.94) comptab-infoalt7-icon
Reliability estimates ranged from .94 to .88 following multiple rounds of psychometric assessment.
VERY HIGH (α=.94-.88) comptab-infoalt7-icon
Reliability estimates ranged from .94 to .88 following multiple rounds of psychometric assessment.
Research Participant Type

Most studies are performed with undergrad college students, which can skew and weaken results.
195,000 WORKING ADULTS
~1,400 WORKING ADULTS
Report Insights

How much information does the assessment’s report share about the individual?
Comprehensive/Multi-Page, Intuitive, Plain-English Reporting
Limited, One-Page Summary Reporting
Predictive Validity

Tested that the measured traits predict workplace outcomes.
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Flags for Response Integrity

Does the system monitor whether the respondent is faking their way through the assessment questions?
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Response Integrity Verification


X Culture Index

With Culture Index, interviewers must rely on their judgment to determine whether the survey-taker is answering questions truthfully. There is no formal mechanism for detecting whether a participant has faked their responses based on perceived role requirements or what they think the interviewer is looking for. Unfortunately, mismatches may only become apparent later during on-the-job performance.

PDP Global
PDP Global uses a cutting-edge response integrity feature that actively flags submissions that may be at risk for faking or manipulation. For example, if an assessment is completed at an unusual cadence or contains conflicting responses, the system alerts users to potential issues. This advanced verification process ensures that organizations can trust the data and make more informed hiring and team-building decisions, reducing the risk of misalignment and future turnover.

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Comprehensive Reporting and Insight

X Culture Index
A Culture Index report provides a straightforward summary of the survey-taker’s traits and job behaviors. While this offers a concise snapshot of key behavioral insights, the report is relatively brief and focuses primarily on general traits and how they align with job performance. For organizations looking for a high-level overview, this can be useful, but it lacks the depth needed for detailed employee development or team dynamics analysis.

PDP Global
PDP Global reports offer a comprehensive analysis of an individual’s behavioral traits, energy styles, stress levels, backup styles, and satisfaction. Each report is carefully structured with detailed sections covering not only personal strengths but also how those strengths relate to job performance, team interactions, and leadership potential. The organized and visual layout provides actionable insights for managers to support employee growth, enhance team performance, and address any areas of concern, making PDP Global’s reports highly effective for both individual and organizational development.

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Measures Employee Satisfaction

X Culture Index
While Culture Index assesses behavioral traits in both a person’s natural environment and how they believe they should act in their role, it does not provide a specific metric for job satisfaction. The tool conveys the two separate dimensions without analysis of whether these differences cause stress or dissatisfaction. As a result, organizations may miss out on important insights regarding how fulfilled or strained an employee feels in their current role.

PDP Global
PDP Global goes a step further by offering a satisfaction metric that measures the impact of differences between an individual's natural behavioral tendencies and the expectations they feel compelled to meet. This metric helps identify whether employees are adapting in a positive or negative way. Low satisfaction scores can signal stress or disengagement, providing managers with crucial insights into how to improve employee motivators and working conditions. By addressing these areas early, organizations can boost retention, reduce burnout, and create a more engaged workforce.

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Over half of PDP clients have switched from a competing product:

"I have used a variety of personality assessments throughout my career—the ProScan with PDP Global is by far the easiest, quickest, and most eye-opening of them all."
"What we found was that several people interview really well but do not portray their true personality in the typically short meeting...Using PDP ProScan we have been able to make more educated hiring decisions and place candidates in positions where they'll thrive."
“We pay $200 per sales lead, and basically we were throwing away the leads we gave to poor performers. We would have saved thousands of dollars if we had used PDP’s job modeling services a year ago, but at least we’re using PDP now.”
“Never in my career have I encountered an organization that promised so much and then delivered more than they said. The growth and development of our group has been remarkable, in large part due to your efforts.”

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