Hi there,
well I think we all would agree hat MODERATION is the key, like anything else in this world. I'm also against an extensive assessment like Austrian where one travels for a month or so between Zurich and Vienna and at the end of the day nobody knows any more who is who? However I think the presence of HR people might be an advantage providing the selection board with different views. I do agree their opinion should be advisory. I'd prefer to see a selection board comprising of pilots Capt and F/o, HR and psychologist. Never the less we all know it people do change with the time passing by caused by many factors in life therefore there's a need to monitor the progress or regress of the attitude in professional matter. Sooner or later I think a psychologist will be a part of the annual medical.
Cheers.