A leading European logistics firm has reported a 40% reduction in employee turnover among foreign hires after integrating the General Employment Aptitude Test (euGEAT™) into its recruitment process. The company, which operates across Central and Eastern Europe, shared its results as part of a broader initiative to promote ethical, data-driven labor sourcing practices.
Company Background
Firm: TransEu Freight Solutions
Headquarters: Budapest, Hungary
Sector: Logistics, Warehousing, Parcel Fulfillment
Employees: 3,400 across 6 countries
Annual Foreign Hires: ~700
TransEu faced a persistent challenge: early dropout of foreign workers within the first 3 months, especially among hires sourced through bilateral labor agreements in the Philippines, Tunisia, and Georgia. Early attrition was causing:
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Operational disruptions
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Increased retraining costs
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Delays in meeting seasonal demand
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Lower morale among retained teams
The euGEAT™ Integration
In January 2024, the company partnered with a euGEAT™-accredited recruitment agency to implement behavioral screening using the General Employment Aptitude Test for all incoming international job candidates.
Candidates were tested in their home countries before contract finalization. Only those who achieved a euGEAT™ rating of “Eligible” or above were advanced to final interviews.
Results After 12 Months
| KPI | Before euGEAT™ | After euGEAT™ | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month Turnover Rate | 34.5% | 20.7% | ↓ 40% |
| Absenteeism (first 60 days) | 18.2% | 9.6% | ↓ 47% |
| Supervisor Satisfaction | 71% avg. | 88% avg. | ↑ 24% |
| Average Tenure (foreign) | 4.1 months | 6.7 months | ↑ 63% |
Supervisors reported that euGEAT™-certified hires were better prepared for structured shift work, more safety-conscious, and adapted faster to team procedures.
“We used to rely purely on interviews and paperwork. euGEAT™ gives us behavioral data that actually predicts who will stay, follow the rules, and do the job,” said TransEu’s HR Director, Klára Juhász.
Why euGEAT™ Made the Difference
euGEAT™ screens for non-cognitive traits critical to logistics work, including:
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Following instructions under pressure
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Tolerance for routine tasks
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Willingness to cooperate and communicate
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Responsibility and punctuality
This proved especially useful for identifying workers who may not have formal education but demonstrate high job fit potential.
Agency Collaboration
The success of the program also depended on the company's recruitment partners. TransEu worked closely with:
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Two accredited euGEAT™ centers in Manila and Tunis
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Language-specific scoring interpreters
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A local onboarding team trained in euGEAT™ profile interpretation
euGEAT™ scores were used not only for candidate selection, but also to tailor onboarding strategies based on behavioral profiles.
What's Next for TransEu?
Following the success of the pilot year, the firm now plans to:
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Expand euGEAT™ screening to all roles with physical labor components
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Train internal staff to become certified euGEAT™ interpreters
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Share best practices with other logistics employers in the region
The firm also reports interest in using aggregated euGEAT™ score trends to inform training content and safety planning.
About euGEAT™
The General Employment Aptitude Test (euGEAT™) is a standardized, non-academic assessment that evaluates behavioral suitability for non-office roles. It is used by employers and governments across Europe to support ethical, evidence-based recruitment.
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