Benedikt Hell

Prof. Dr. Benedikt Hell is a Professor of Personnel Psychology at the FHNW School of Applied Psychology (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland), specializing in career and study aptitude diagnostics. Since joining FHNW in 2012 after receiving his PhD from the University of Hohenheim in 2003, he leads research on aptitude testing fairness, personality psychology fundamentals, and the development of diagnostic tools including online self-assessment platforms like www.self-assessment.ch.

His research focuses on:

• Fairness in diagnostic procedures and gender differences
• Personality-aptitude relationships (interests, creativity, intelligence)
• Validation of selection methodologies
• Entrepreneurial assessment tools (e.g., www.entrepreneur-check.ch)
• Innovative assessment methods like Situational Judgement Tests

Research is funded through third-party grants from corporations, public institutions, and foundations.

Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on:

• Optimizing HR processes (recruitment, employer branding)
• Reducing bias in selection procedures
• Developing digital assessment platforms
• Supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs (women, refugees)
• Bridging research-practice gaps in personnel psychology

He directs the CAS Talent Acquisition program and collaborates on projects including Entrepreneur Check and academic advising tools. No awards or supervised students are documented in available sources.