Lots of speculation present, from percentage of "test failures," to whether anything will change based on past performance. However, if the testing/interviewing process is indeed changed from its first iteration, I sure hope those who failed the testing portion--the very first step--get a chance for a "do over." And without having to wait a year to re-apply.
Notional Management Explanation--"Oh woops folks, we didn't have it
quite right the first time. Sorry about that whole "YOU FAILED" thing. But--not to worry-- we REALLY have it together now. So those of you who were NOT the most highly-qualified to be interviewed, NOW get a fighting chance at passing the previously-heinous test."
The important thing to remember--follow the money. Anybody have a ballpark figure on what the "new & improved" interview website/testing programs are costing the company? And who profits from those? I'm all for progress, when it is, in fact, progress.