Hire for Merit MEI with Gyfted

Remote work has transformed how we build teams, but it still hasn’t solved a fundamental challenge: how do we identify and select the best talent while staying true to merit-based principles? In fact, as we’ve spoken to scores of top remote recruiters, remote recruiting has it’s own specific challenges.

Gyfted’s new MEI solution tackles hiring for merit head-on with a suite of assessment tools designed specifically for startups and remote-first companies that prioritize merit-based hiring.

What Sets MEI Apart

• Cognitive Ability Testing: Abstract reasoning assessments that help identify high-potential candidates, particularly crucial for tech roles
• Culture Alignment: Scientific measurement of values and cultural preferences using Hofstede’s cultural dimensions
• Remote Work Readiness: Specific evaluations for distributed team compatibility, including time zone and work style preferences
• Bias Reduction: Structured assessment process that removes traditional bias triggers like photos, demographics, and “gut feel” decisions

Click here to read more about DEI vs MEI – although we think it’s not necessary to choose between the two, they are very different approaches to talent identification.

Built for Modern Teams

Gyfted’s Hire for Merit solution is particularly valuable for:

• Startups scaling remote-first teams
• Tech companies hiring for complex roles
• Organizations committed to merit-based selection
• Teams looking to improve retention through better culture fit

How It Works

1. Candidates complete scientifically-validated assessments measuring cognitive ability, work style, and cultural preferences – you get to pick what matters most to you in your own recruitment process, to identify who to talk to first in a sea of applicants.
2. The platform ranks candidates based on role requirements (skills) and team fit – it’s based on your own inputs ie. two-way matching (ping us to see how that works, glad to show you).
3. Talent leaders, founders and recruiters get clear, data-driven insights for making hiring decisions in an objective way that satisfies MEI goals and is compliant.
4. For truly optimized selection you can benchmark existing high performers on your teams or across your company to improve hiring for culture fit, merit and remote traits.

The Science Behind It

Unlike conventional hiring tools, MEI doesn’t charge per test or per candidate. This means teams can assess as many candidates as needed without worrying about scaling costs. The platform also provides candidates with personal development feedback, creating a positive experience regardless of outcome.

The assessment suite was developed by researchers from leading institutions including Stanford, Cambridge, and Columbia, focusing on validated psychometric measures that predict workplace success.

For startup founders and people leaders interested in merit-based hiring, Gyfted offers a 90% discount on the MEI platform. Schedule a consultation at [website] to learn more.

Robert