Compatible colleagues perform best

The new colleague matching aResearch studies indicate that compatibility in the workplacereally does matter. Employees who are a good fit with theircolleagues perform better and stay longer. Moreover, reducedemployee turnover has a positive impact on training andrecruitment budgets.

Now employers and recruitment professionals can useTeamPlayer to compare a participant’s probable level ofcompatibility with their potential line manager and other fellowteam members.

Based on their responses to diagnostic questions regardingsocial interactions, problem solving strategies, conflictresolution styles and other intrinsic qualities, this unique toolenables you to fairly and objectively identify the participantwho will be the most compatible with their potentialcolleagues.

Better compatibility leads togreater job satisfaction, higherlevels of engagement, improvedperformance, increased staffretention and consequently astronger organisation.James LanasInventor of the TeamPlayer diagnostic questionnaire

Select the Best FitTeamPlayer gives you a simple, straightforward way togauge the likelihood that a participant will thrive within yourorganisation by comparing their compatibility with:

O line manager or supervisorO other existing team membersO other participants

Saves you moneyThe price of recruiting a new employee is commonlyequivalent to 25% of the first year’s salary, which excludesinternal costs such as interviewing and TeamPlayer training.By achieving “Best Fit” first time and reducing employeeturnover, TeamPlayer helps keep recruitment costs to aminimum.

Wide range of applicationsEqually valuable to employers and recruitment companies,TeamPlayer can be used for external and internalrecruitment, and also when planning reorganisations andrestructures - before or after interviews, and for making a finalselection.

It can be used:

O by employers and recruitment companiesO for external and internal recruitmentO when planning reorganisations and restructuresO before or after interviews, or for making a final

selectionO to underpin a fair and auditable processO to compliment existing selection processesO to improve process efficiency and reduce the

number of interviewsThe results can save you time, effort and money byhelping you make an informed, objective decision.

Integrates with current processesQuick and easy to use, TeamPlayer ‘Cloud’ basedtechnology is a valuable asset that you can effortlesslyintegrate into your current processes, whatever your methodof selection.

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Helping you select “Best Fit”people every timeThis, assessment questionnaire based, online tool is not apersonality test and there are no right or wrong answers. Itidentifies and scientifically compares the intrinsic values andpreferences of each individual and assesses whether they willenjoy working together and therefore be highly engaged,more likely to perform well and stay with the organisation longterm.

Scientifically developed forconsistent resultsDesigned by behavioural psychologists, thequestionnaire statistically records how each participantperceives, interprets and approaches commonworkplace situations.

TeamPlayer adds scientific objectivity to the selectionprocess because all participants are assessed andcompared by the same standardised measurements.This means you can be sure your chosen participantreally is “Best Fit”.

Not a test and it doesn’t typecastThere are no right or wrong answers and the resultsdon’t classify people as a particular broad type.Instead, TeamPlayer is unique because it evaluateseach person as a multifaceted individual and objectivelyassesses the likely degree of compatibility betweenthem and other specific individuals. Moreover, becauseevery participant is compared by the samestandardised measurements, it is a fair and objectivebasis for selection.

Quick and simple to useStep 1: Invite Participants

The compatibility of a participant and any of these people canbe measured:

O line manager or supervisorO existing employeesO other participantsInvite the relevant individuals and participants to eachcomplete the 20 minute online confidential questionnaire.

Step 2: Manage the Process

It’s easy to use. A nominated administrator can simply loginonline and track the progress of all participants.

Step 3: Review Results

Once all the participants have completed their questionnaires,the administrator can retrieve instant reports illustrating theoverall degree of compatibility between defined individuals:

O participant and line manager or supervisorO participant and individual existing key employeesO even participant and participant, where appropriate

Participant 1

Participant 2

Participant 3

Significantdisagreement

Significantagreement

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For more information please contact:Tel: +44 (0)203 239 2186Mobile: +44 (0)7834 529446info@teamplayerhr.com

www.teamplayerhr.comCambridge Professional Diagnostic Services Limitedtrading as TeamPlayerHR