Towers Watson acquires Saville Consulting

Global professional services company Towers Watson has acquired Saville Consulting, the international psychometric assessment business, for £42million.

 Julie Gebauer, global leader for Towers Watson’s Talent and Rewards business segment, says: “With the addition of Saville Consulting’s market-leading online assessment tools to our suite of HR software, data, analytics and advice, we have a powerful offering to address the big and growing area of leadership and talent.

“Saville Consulting’s portfolio adds online tools which test ability, assess potential and screen for behavioural strengths. In combination with our engagement and talent software, we can readily help companies that want efficient, technology-enabled solutions to identify and develop talent.”