Principles of Our Science 
All research and development at SHL follows the ten principles below.
What do SHL’s scientific principles mean?
Theory driven
“There is nothing as good as a good theory” Good theory demonstrates rigorous, clear and coherent thinking behind what we do.
Transparent
Because there is clear and scientifically valid evidence showing the validity of our science.
Objective
What we offer is not merely based on subjective opinion but is based on clear statements tested through gathering and interrogating evidence.
Measurable
Ensuring that what we offer and how we test our thinking is quantifiable and precise.
Logical
Our science and our solutions make sense and are based on clear reasoning and rules of logic.
Verifiable
SHL’s science is reproducible according to the general principles of science which allows others to test our findings
Open
We draw from the wide body of scientific research and contribute back to that knowledge base through communicating and publishing the results of our science.
Reflective
We strive to learn from the wider scientific community and colleagues to advance our own science, and to learn from our customers and stakeholders to understand the changing world of work and improve the solutions that we offer.
Ethical
We work to ensure we conduct our science and the solutions that we offer to the world of work free from bias against any group merely on the basis of race, religion, political belief, nationality, gender, age or disability.
Rational
Our science and the products from it offer sound and practical solutions to a business problem or a need whether that be for a customer or for SHL.
