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Came across this fantastic resource from our friends at Unum and thought I would share it with you guys :-)

Office environments bring together a whole host of personalities, and ensuring those personalities mesh is an integral part of the hiring process. Thinking about personalities and characteristics of potential hires will help to foresee the individual’s place within the organisation and the immediate team. While personality clashes will no doubt occur from time to time, finding the right balance of personalities and skills can result in office harmony, and an efficient and happy workforce.

In most offices there are several recognisable figures, after all the idea of the office stereotype – from the gossip to the slacker – is nothing new. Chances are most people are aware of that person in the office who likes to play practical jokes, or who’s constantly scheduling meetings; however while we’re quick to point the finger, have you ever considered which stereotype you are? Our new light-hearted infographic will help you figure out just where you fit on the office spectrum. Are you the office feeder, always providing sweet treats for employees and colleagues? Or, are you more of an enigma, revealing very little and shrouded in mystery? Follow the flowchart to determine which of the ten office stereotypes you and your employees are!

You can find out more here.