So where in the employee lifecycle do we assess individuals?

According to Coaley assessments are used widely in occupational psychology. They can be used for selection, promotion, coaching, development and training purposes and in career counselling by occupational psychologists and other professionals (Coaley 2012: 21)

Your task

At which point in the employee lifecycle do you think workplace assessment is of most value to (a) the organisation and (b) the individual employee?