European Passenger Services Limited ‐ assessment centres for recruitment and development

Describes the evolution of European Passenger Services from its creation as a subsidiary of British Rail, through direct ownership by Government, to impending private sector ownership. Explains the international business in which EPS operates. The main thrust of the article describes the approach to recruitment and selection of a new workforce, using competence‐based assessment centres. Describes two assessment centres in detail. Conclusions include evaluation of planned use of the competence framework for career development.