Hiring smart starts before day one
POET helps employers understand whether a candidate can physically meet the demands of the job
New job offers are exciting for both the employer and the candidate. But there is one question that cannot be answered with a resume, reference, or interview: can this person safely and successfully handle the physical demands of the job?
If only employers had a crystal ball, right?
While we cannot predict the future, BIOKINETIX offers something even better: Post Offer Pre-Employment Testing (POET). This job-specific evaluation takes the guesswork out of hiring by showing whether a candidate is physically capable of performing the work before they step onto the job site.
It Starts with a Physical Demands Analysis
Before testing, we define the real requirements of the job
But before we dive into POET, it starts with a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA). A PDA uses ergonomic evaluations and biomechanical principles to take a closer look at the real demands of every job.
How much strength, endurance, and range of motion are required in this role? Those factors and more are measured to update or create job descriptions that reflect the true demands of each role.
So when it is time for POET, employers can be confident that candidates are evaluated against the real demands of the work.
What POET Evaluates
Testing that goes beyond a standard physical
As the name suggests, POET is conducted after a new hire receives a conditional job offer but before the work begins.
Unlike a traditional pre-employment physical, POET evaluates whether a new hire can meet the exact physical and functional requirements of the role. This includes things like lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling, bending, and more. It also includes a medical history interview, along with assessments of heart rate and blood pressure.
The BIOKINETIX POET Process
Licensed professionals. Job-specific testing. Fast results.
This is where the job descriptions developed through the Physical Demands Analysis come into play. BIOKINETIX provides a licensed professional to oversee each assessment.
The candidate’s abilities are measured directly against the job’s requirements. While every test is tailored to the specific role, most are completed in under an hour with results delivered shortly after.
Results are graded on a pass/fail basis and can be provided with or without accommodation. Employers can also be confident that BIOKINETIX’s testing complies with government regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
How Leading Industries Use POET to Protect New Hires
Industries with physical demands rely on POET to ensure safety from day one
POET is widely used in industries where the physical demands are high and the cost of early injuries is even higher. That includes construction, manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, and transportation, where new hires must be ready to meet the physical realities of the job on day one.
Whether the role requires lifting heavy materials, operating machinery, navigating ladders or tight spaces, or performing repetitive motion throughout the shift, POET confirms that new hires are physically ready for the work.
Companies in these fields use POET to reduce risk, lower turnover, and prevent avoidable injuries, giving new hires a safer, stronger start.
Let’s Talk About POET for Your Workforce
Start new hires on the right path and avoid preventable injuries
While a candidate may be qualified on paper, it’s not possible to understand the physical capabilities based on resume alone. POET takes the guesswork out of it and creates a clear picture for employers. It protects employees from job-related injuries and employers from avoidable workplace incidents, creating a win-win for all.
If you’re ready to start hiring smarter, protecting your team, and saving dollars on injury-related costs, let’s talk about POET for your business.
