Mavie Work acquires Assessment Systems

Mavie Work, a leading provider of corporate health in German-speaking countries, is expanding into the CEE region through the acquisition of Assessment Systems. Assessment Systems is a leading provider of scientifically based personality diagnostics for talent and leadership development as well as EAP services in CEE. In addition to Austria and Germany, employee health services will also be offered in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Croatia, and Serbia. With Assessment Systems, Mavie Work gains access to an established EAP (Employee Assistance Program) network in the region, including local offices, a comprehensive pool of counsellors, and a 24-hour hotline.

"In recent years, we have demonstrated how we can support the employees of our corporate customers with holistic solutions – preventively, in crises, and for personal development. With Assessment Systems, we are now acquiring a company that has been implementing effective changes at the organizational level for over 24 years. This makes us a perfect match. Because a holistic approach to corporate health means keeping every individual healthy, but also the organization as a whole," says Christoph Schnedlitz, Managing Director of Mavie Work GmbH.

Eight countries, even more impact

With the acquisition of Assessment Systems, the number of countries in which Mavie Work offers its corporate health services increases from two to eight. As a result, the Mavie Work team is growing from just under 100 to over 160 employees, bringing the company one step closer to its vision of becoming the corporate health provider with the highest impact in CEE.

"Especially in challenging times, it is important to invest in employees – healthy, satisfied teams are the foundation of economic success. Instead of turning a blind eye to rising burnout rates and stressed managers, it is important to take action in good time. We advise companies on finding the right holistic solutions for corporate health. Now also in the CEE region," says Schnedlitz.

Individual health solutions combined with organizational development

Mavie Work and Assessment Systems are the first to combine individual mental and physical health solutions with scientifically based personality diagnostics for companies. With this holistic solution, organizations can implement new and even more effective measures in terms of employee health – for all employees, the organization, and managers.

According to studies, managers have a major influence on employee motivation and thus on the success of a company. Assessment Systems is a provider of HOGAN Assessments (world-renowned personality tests in the field of human resources development) and SCHUHFRIED Tests (digital psychological diagnostics), which are primarily used in the areas of talent selection, leadership development, and team effectiveness.

“A healthy corporate culture is significantly influenced by the selection and development of managers. Through personal EAP coaching based on HOGAN personality tests, employees in companies can be developed and supported even better,” explains Rostislav Benák, founder of Assessment Systems. “When teams feel supported and encouraged by their managers, there are fewer conflicts and more productivity and satisfaction – the organization becomes healthier and more successful in the long term.”

More networking, more impact in the corporate health segment

What unites Mavie Work and Assessment Systems is their focus on the highest quality and measurable impact on the healthy development of companies and their employees. Through the deal, Assessment Systems and its customers gain access to Mavie Work's modern, secure health portal. The networking of individual corporate health offerings into well-designed and holistic packages has always been Mavie Work's USP. With its expanded portfolio, Mavie Work can offer customers even more customized corporate health packages that are best suited to the challenges of their respective companies and teams.

At a glance: How is Mavie Work expanding its services?

• 36 counselling locations in 8 countries for on-site counselling, up from 11, plus 6 additional offices, up from 2.
• Expanded EAP team (double the number of counsellors) covering 16 languages (German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian, Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian, Czech, Russian, Persian, Polish, Slovak, Romanian, Bulgarian).
• 24/7 hotline for EAP clients (English, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian) plus hotline Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m. in German.
• HOGAN Assessment and SCHUHFRIED Tests (also known as the Vienna Test System) are now available at Mavie Work and are a perfect complement to our holistic health solutions.
• Increased focus on leadership and organizational development based on scientifically sound personality analyses.
• A total of over 40 years of experience with knowledge of eight specific labor markets in Europe.
• The team is growing from just under 100 to over 160 employees.
• Conclusion: Mavie Work is one big step closer to its vision of becoming the corporate health provider with the highest impact in CEE.