Using the Apta™ Architecture to focus on the relevant competency behaviors in the Universal Competency Framework, SHL developed the RemoteWorkQ to measure self-reported behavioral tendencies in competency areas that are important to performing effectively in remote work environments across three competency areas:

• Work Relationships
• Work Habits
• Self-Development & Well-Being

The RemoteWorkQ is intended for use across job families and levels for which working in a remote environment is important for the role.

Job Level: All – General Population, Graduate, Manager, Mid-Professional, Professional Individual Contributor, Supervisor, Director, Entry-Level, Executive, Front Line Manager,
Job Family/Title: All
Average Testing Time: 10 minutes
Number of Questions: 32 items
Number of Sittings: One
Designed for Unproctored Environment: Yes
Question Format: Forced-Choice Triplets
Languages: English (USA), Arabic, Italian, Chinese Simplified, Portuguese, Turkish, Portuguese (Brazil), Indonesian, English International, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French (Canada), German, Dutch, French,

Manager Report and Participant Reports Available:

These reports are designed to help you be more successful in a remote working environment by providing:

• Insights into your identified strengths and potential risks for working remotely
• Individualized coaching tips on how you can use your identified strengths to overcome risks

RemoteWorkQ – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Measured 

Maintains Good Working Relationships: This measures the extent to which a person puts effort into developing good relationships with others.

Offers Help: This measures the extent to which a person shares information and offers guidance to others.

Works Autonomously: This measures the extent to which a person will be successful when working without direct supervision or help from others.

Uses Time Efficiently: This measures the extent to which a person manages their own time and delivers work on schedule.

Stays Focused: This measures the extent to which a person concentrates on tasks over a long period of time without getting distracted.

Adapts to Change: This measures the extent to which a person accepts and adapts to changes in their work environment without difficulty.

Focuses on Self-Development: This measures the extent to which a person seeks development opportunities in order to improve their own performance.

Takes Action: This measures the extent to which a person seeks additional work and enjoys taking on new responsibilities.