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Converus EyeDetect in the News

As a proud South African partner and a distributor of the Converus EyeDetect system, we are very interested to see how the media is responding to what is being called the future of integrity assessment screenings. So far, and admittedly somewhat unsurprisingly, the response has been incredibly positive. Magdalena Petrova; reporter at CNBC decided to visit the offices of Converus EyeDetect to see for herself what all the fuss is about: Researchers say they’ve created an automated test that can tell if you’re lying by tracking your eyes from CNBC. The Converus EyeDetect system is available nationwide in South […]

The PISA Integrity Assessment Centre Video

The PISA Integrity Assessment Centre is proud to present the company video in partnership with Business Essentials. As one of the oldest polygraph service providers we remain at the forefront of the industry, continuously striving to improve and grow so that we can offer our customers an all-encompassing solution to suite their unique needs. To ensure that we can be the one-stop solution we consist of multiple experts working together to provide a professional service at lower prices. We specialise in polygraph examinations, psychometric assessments, background checking and much, much more, all offered in customizable packages for your needs. Big […]

Qualified and Accredited

It is no accident that I used the word polygraph professional instead of polygraph examiners in the headline. Polygraph examinations are becoming increasingly popular as an effective tool in investigations and as part of a robust pre-employment screening system. Unfortunately, due to the great success, there is great demand, and where there is great demand, there is cheap imitation products. As Charles L. Yeschke put it in his paper he wrote in 1965; Ethics and the Polygraph Examiner: “Every profession, including law and medicine, has historically gone through a transition period of development similar to that which the detection of deception […]

Converus EyeDetect System

It is with great pleasure and pride that we have launched a new service to our clients with the implementation of the Converus EyeDetect system to be used for large scale pre-employment testing and coninuous screenings. “The polygraph is ideal for crime-specific incidents. But because of cost, invasiveness, training and upkeep, it can’t be used on a large scale. With EyeDetect, those costs can be reduced significantly. It’s non-invasive, quick, and results are immediate. It helps companies hire and keep honest people.” –Former program manager at the U.S. Dept. of State The Converus EyeDetect system is the latest scientific advancement […]

Advanced Training 2017

It was that time of the year again where the PISA Integrity Assessment Centre attended the annual advanced training courses presented by the Southern African Polygraph Federation. This year it was held in Centurion with guest speaker Gil Witte and as always it was an extremely informative event which placed a lot of focus on the latest and greatest techniques and research. A lot of focus was given to the implementation and use of the Directed Lie Screening Test and the very popular UTAH Comparison Question Technique. Boasting solid accuracy ratings and supported by credible scientific research, these techniques are […]

Voice Stress Testing

The PISA Integrity Assessment Centre and all of its affiliates do not make use of nor endorse the use of any Voice Stress Analysis of any kind, and for good reason. The vast majority of independent studies have yielded that “it is almost as accurate as flipping a coin.” It is for this reason that professional polygraph associations do not associate themselves with these practices. This includes the Southern African Polygraph Federation and the American Polygraph Association. In this scathing interview Charles Humble confirms the incredible lack of scientific evidence. Unfortunately, despite making incredible promises and showcasing a variety of […]

A Great New Year

A great new year lies ahead with great new opportunities, and even better new products. We enjoy looking at every year as a new frontier, a new challenge to conquer, and we hope you are as excited as we are about what awaits. Well, that being said, we are as excited about some of our new tools that we have to work with, and would like to take the opportunity of welcoming you into the new year by showing you what we have been up to in order to provide a better service to you, our esteemed client. The PISA […]

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The Protection of Personal Information Act and Polygraph Examinations

With the implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act many questions have been raised as to how the act will influence the implementation of polygraph examinations in South Africa. In order to ensure the compliance of the PISA Integrity Assessment Centre, the PISA Pre-Employment Screening Centre and the Polygraph Institute of South Africa we attended a training workshop held at Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry House. It is with great pride that all branches of the PISA Integrity Assessment Centre complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act and is ready, equipped and willing to assist any of […]

Managing (Un)Acceptable Behaviour

The prevalence of unacceptable behaviour in the workplace is like the omni present bad weather. It pervades all aspects of business activity, and impacts, over and above the tangible effects of theft and fraud, employer/employee relations severely. Employees are assets and are responsible for generating wealth in it’s widest context. But employees may also pose the biggest single risk to the organisation. Management is about managing risk, including the risk posed by employees. Perceptions and attitude influence behaviour. Should an employee have the perception that he or she is ‘entitled’ to steal and that they can get away with theft, […]

Growing Integrity

A successful businessman was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different and called all the young executives in his company together. He said “It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have decided to choose one of you.” The young executives were shocked as the boss continued. “I am going to give each one of you a seed today. This is one very SPECIAL seed. I want you to […]

Crime Statistics in South Africa

Crime Stats South Africa has updated the crime statistics of South Africa for 2016 and it makes for some interesting reading. If you would like to view the crime statistics for you particular are please visit their website and make your selection: In the current climate in South Africa it can be daunting to find the right people for your company to ensure prosperity and growth. We at the PISA Psychometric Assessment Centre can help you to verify the information submitted by job seekers and applicants to empower you with the knowledge you need to make the best choices. From […]

Polygraph Tests and Crime

Some observers find explanations for modern day violence and increased rates of criminal victimisation in the widespread media exposure of violence, especially on television and in film. Other explanations for crime can also be offered, including those that target biological factors such as genetic abnormalities which may predispose people towards crime and violence and others which look to individual psychological difficulties, or variations in patterns of early socialisation. Likewise social institutions such as the family, schools and religious bodies can be examined for the role they play in reducing or enhancing the likelihood of criminality in the community. For example, […]