PERLS® DUO
Eligo — Psychological HR Software
ELIGO Psychologische Personalsoftware GmbH offers scientifically grounded HR solutions and online assessments—including through the PERLS® Duo platform—to match people with jobs with precision. Its portfolio is tailored to small and medium-sized businesses, international corporations, and public institutions.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO/IEC 27001
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
FROM
Hosting
Encrypted data transmission; server locations exclusively in Germany; use of certified service providers; regular penetration tests; clean-desk policy; regular data protection and security training; transparent participant information provided before the test begins; standard deletion of personal data after 3 months; no disclosure of personal data to third parties. ISO/IEC 27001-based ISMS with annual audits (sources cite the 2017/2022 versions).
Retention & deletion
Personal data is deleted by default after three months.
Compliance with the EU GDPR. Diagnostic quality and processes in accordance with DIN 33430. Additional certifications (e.g., AVV/DPA, SOC 2, ISO 27701/27018) available upon request.
Feature Scope
- Web-based, modular PERLS® DUO platform with two front ends and automation: DISCOVER (online assessment front end), WORK (administration), REPORT (reporting & feedback), FLOW (automation/workflow) – real-time results, structured evaluations, transparent communication.
- Online assessments with 130 scales in up to 25 languages; validated modules for cognitive performance potential, motivation, work attitudes & skills, interests. Scientific quality: objectivity, reliability (typically ≥0.70–0.85), validity; continuous standardization studies, optional client-specific norms; compliant with DIN 33430.
- Candidate Experience/Branding: Individual real-time feedback PDFs; embedded job/company videos; client-specific cultural fit, interest, and knowledge tests; training modules for practice; personalized, automated email templates; employer branding options.
- Processes/Services: Assessment & Development Center (including Remote AC), potential analyses, management audits (executive level), leadership feedback (90–360°), interview guides (stand-alone or integrated), orientation tools (self-assessments), VUCA Pulse Check, HR training, English placement test (GER).
- Integrations & Technology: Integration with ATS (including SAP SuccessFactors, d.vinci, Talentlink, Taleo, Avature, PeopleSoft). Supported formats: JSON, XML, CSV, PDF; Interfaces: RPC, REST, SOAP; Authentication via client certificates, among others; API can act as a server or client. Workflow manager for automatic invitations, reminders, and result notifications; result reporting at the candidate and aggregated levels. Implementation scalable from the standard product to a custom technical solution.
- Security & Data Protection: Data transmission exclusively encrypted; servers located exclusively at certified sites in Germany; only certified service providers; regular penetration tests; clean desk policy; regular data protection/security training; participant information provided before test start; deletion of personal data by default after 3 months; no disclosure of personal data to third parties. ISO/IEC 27001:2022-certified processes; aligned with the EU GDPR.
- Languages/Regions: Assessments available in up to 25 languages; data residency in Germany (certified data centers).
Pricing hints: Demos are available upon request; Contacting the provider for a quote is recommended.
Security hints: ISO/IEC 27001:2022-certified information security processes; EU GDPR-compliant; transport encryption; server locations exclusively in Germany (certified); use of certified service providers; regular penetration tests; clean desk policy; Data protection & security training; transparent participant information prior to tests; standard deletion of personal data after 3 months; no disclosure of personal data to third parties.
Compliance hints: EU GDPR; ISO/IEC 27001:2022; DIN 33430 (aptitude assessment).
Implementation hints: Integration into existing ATS workflows; supports JSON/XML/CSV/PDF; RPC/REST/SOAP; Client/server mode of the interface; authentication via client certificates, among other methods. Implementation scalable from a ready-to-use standard to a customized solution; ELIGO supports all project phases with consulting/IT.
Support hints: Personal consultation by experienced consultants; contact/demo request and phone support (locations: Berlin/Bochum); separate support form for participants in online processes.
Integration hints: Predefined/proven ATS integrations: SAP SuccessFactors, d.vinci, Talentlink, Taleo, Avature, PeopleSoft. Formats: JSON, XML, CSV, PDF; Protocols: RPC, REST, SOAP; Authentication: Client certificates. Workflow manager for automated communication; reporting exports.
- Online assessments and matching: Scientifically validated methods for assessing motivations, work styles, skills, performance potential, and interests; automated job and degree program matching; real-time reports and automatic feedback (since 2003). • PERLS DUO platform: Modernized system landscape with subsystems Discover, Work, Flow, and Report for end-to-end application and assessment workflows. • Cultural Fit: Custom-developed cultural fit assessment based on corporate contexts and a client-specific matching algorithm; anonymous pre-application matching; combinable with online assessments (person-job fit + person-organization fit). • Orientation tools/self-assessments: For career and academic orientation, career counseling, unsolicited applications/talent pools; customizable matching platforms and extensions via additional modules. • English language test: Standardized placement test (A2/B1 or B2/C1), single-choice subtests, 40 minutes; available as a standalone test or combinable with online assessments. • Feedback and potential analyses: Structured feedback processes (e.g., leadership feedback), interviews, case studies/interview simulations, and detailed feedback sessions as mini-coaching for development. • Internationalization/Languages: Assessments available in English, Italian, Polish, French, Czech, Spanish, Hungarian, and other languages. • Security: Data security concepts in practice; ISMS audited annually according to ISO/IEC 27001:2017; compliance with the EU GDPR. • Quality in diagnostics: All consultants and psychometricians are DIN 33430-certified. • Support & Operations: Professional ticket system with individually agreed SLAs; dedicated support for online assessments; locations in Berlin and Bochum. • Integrations & Deployment: Stand-alone integration on career sites, compatibility with OA, customized matching platforms; dedicated pages on interfaces & technology as well as data security.
Security hints: ISMS audited annually according to ISO/IEC 27001:2017; focus on GDPR compliance; internal IT security functions in place since 2011; data security concepts are consistently implemented.
Compliance hints: Compliance with the EU GDPR; ISO/IEC 27001:2017 (annual audit); DIN 33430 certification of diagnostic staff.
Implementation hints: Customized design of diagnostic solutions and workflows in consultation with the customer; development of customer-specific matching algorithms and integration into customized platforms or career websites; demos and consultations available.
Support hints: Professional ticket system for consolidated handling of inquiries; individually agreed SLAs; dedicated support area and support contact for online assessments; phone support available; locations in Berlin and Bochum.
Integration hints: Information on interfaces & technology as well as data security is available; solutions can run standalone on career pages or be embedded in customized matching platforms and combined with online assessments.
- CEFR-based placement: Feedback on A2/B1 (basic) or B2/C1 (advanced). • Test design: 4 subtests (sentence completion; sentence structure and comprehension; text matching; cloze test); 10 tasks each; single-choice; realistic professional and everyday situations; total duration approx. 40 minutes. • Usage types: Stand-alone or in tandem with online assessments (person-job fit including English proficiency). • Target audience: Suitable for everyone from trainees to professionals; test language: English. • Use of results: Fair comparability, placement for course assignment, promoting internationalization. • Options/add-ons: Selection of appropriate difficulty level (A2/B1 or B2/C1); combination with ELIGO online assessments (e.g., on the PERLS® platform). Security, technology, and integration framework (platform-wide, not specific to this page): ELIGO refers to interfaces & technology and data security. Sources: https://eligo.de/de/produkte/einstufungstest-englisch/; https://eligo.de/de/
Pricing hints: Source: https://eligo.de/de/produkte/einstufungstest-englisch/
Security hints: ELIGO refers site-wide to “Interfaces & Technology” and “Data Security,” but details are not visible on this page. Source: Navigation links on https://eligo.de/de/produkte/einstufungstest-englisch/ and https://eligo.de/de/
Compliance hints: No specific mentions (GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, AVV/DPA) on the product page. Privacy policy/legal notice are linked; additional information may be available on ELIGO’s global privacy policy/certification pages, Sources: https://eligo.de/de/produkte/einstufungstest-englisch/; https://eligo.de/de/
Implementation hints: References to an uncomplicated start via consultation, demo access, and results management; test can be used as a standalone solution or combined with online assessments, which suggests low barriers to entry. Source: https://eligo.de/de/produkte/einstufungstest-englisch/
Support hints: Contact options: contact form and phone (+49 30 403696-100); separate support section for online assessments on the website; no SLA information. Sources: https://eligo.de/de/produkte/einstufungstest-englisch/; https://eligo.de/de/
Integration hints: The page mentions "Interfaces & Technology" and the combination with online assessments/the PERLS® platform, which suggests integration possibilities; Sources: https://eligo.de/de/produkte/einstufungstest-englisch/; https://eligo.de/de/
Features at a Glance
Performance
- Reviews
- 360 feedback
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Security & IT
- Data residency region
- RBAC
Compliance
- DPA available
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
Recruiting & ATS
- Scorecards
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Pricing Model
On request
Demo and consultation available on request. Offers are generally calculated individually by project, volume or licence, depending on the use case and scope of integration.
Implementation
Integration into existing ATS workflows; interfaces support JSON/XML/CSV/PDF; protocols: RPC/REST/SOAP; authentication via client certificates, among other methods; the API can act as either a server or a client. Workflow manager for automated invitations, reminders, and result notifications. Implementations range from the standard product to custom solutions; ELIGO supports all project phases (consulting, IT, diagnostics). Timeline/onboarding available upon request.
Support
Email · Phone · Ticketing/Portal · Web Form (Participant Support)
SLA: Individually agreed SLAs.
Time zones: CET/CEST (Germany); international support by arrangement.
Dedicated support for online assessments; demo and consultation requests via the contact form; separate support form for participants; locations in Berlin and Bochum.
Integrations
SAP SuccessFactors
ATSProven ATS integration; reporting of results at the candidate and aggregated levels.
d.vinci
ATSPredefined/proven integration.
Talentlink
ATSPredefined/proven integration.
Taleo
ATSPredefined/proven integration.
Avature
ATSPredefined/proven integration.
PeopleSoft
ATSPredefined/proven integration (including HRIS/ATS).
REST API
APIJSON/XML; the API can be a server or a client; authentication via client certificates, among other methods.
SOAP API
APIXML; bidirectional interfaces are possible.
RPC Interface
APICommunication methods supported in addition to REST/SOAP.
Dateiexporte (CSV/PDF/JSON/XML)
OtherReporting and results exports; aggregated and at the candidate level.
PERLS (ELIGO Online-Assessments)
OtherCan be combined with ELIGO online assessments; delivery and administration typically take place via the PERLS SaaS platform.
Schnittstellen & Technik (ELIGO)
OtherGeneral information on integration and technical options in the portfolio (e.g., for online assessments and results management)
ELIGO Online-Assessments
OtherDirect integration: automated, real-time generation of guidelines based on test results; selection of relevant questions based on the results.
Client’s existing meeting environment
OtherRemote-AC is designed to integrate with the customer's existing central meeting and technical infrastructure.
