Published online by Cambridge University Press: 04 November 2025
Testing and assessment have a long history in Greece. External hiring in the Greek public sector is carried out by the Supreme Council for the Selection of Personnel, an independent human resource management (HRM) body that currently runs employee selection procedures with the use of employment tests. In the private sector, employee assessment methods are used to a much greater extent than in the public sector. Greece’s entry into the European Union in 1981, as well as the competition from foreign companies, have further challenged HRM practices and methods used in staffing. Hiring processes have been enhanced by the inclusion of additional selection stages, such as semi-structured interviews, group interviews, and initial screening via job boards to augment the level of standardization and reduce incidents of bias. Greece’s entry into the EU has also led to the gradual addition of new laws to the Greek constitution aimed at establishing and enhancing equal opportunities in work, employment, and education. However, there are no specific guidelines implemented by psychological or HRM associations that specifically address bias and fairness in employee recruitment and selection processes.
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