Are you a ‘Soldier’ or a ‘Mercenary’?

What do you expect from work?

Dynamic work environment with new challenges every day, ambiguous works tasks (Workforce is emotionally detached & focuses on self -development)

Work environment is static with ample flexibility of work tasks (Workforce is emotionally detached but the work environment provides an excellent trigger for mid – long term environment)

Static work environment & well defined work tasks that may need innovation in few instances

A stable work environment, clearly defined work tasks, suitable for long term environment (My workplace is my family)

Which kind of organizational structure would you prefer working for?

Flat structure with high visibility & accountability of work tasks & clear access to organizational strategy, mission & vision

Matrix structure with opportunities for double hatting roles & responsibilities & clarity of organizational goals

Functional structure with access to functional / divisional heads & clarity of work alignment

Tall hierarchy with well -defined roles & escalation mechanisms

What excites you more at work?

Constant innovation, generating out of the box ideas & designing new products

Generating ideas & mechanisms to optimize existing processes & systems

Improving existing systems & processes as and when required due to business need

Following tested & defined work directions to complete the task at hand

How important are growth & development opportunities for you?

I need ample career opportunities vertical, horizontal & diagonal to choose from & effective learning & development systems to facilitate career growth

I should know how my vertical career growth will progress & the learning & have access to development opportunities that will enable this growth

Career growth should be tenure & performance based, learning & development should be available in case required for project-to-project basis

Career growth should be tenure based & learning & development limited to minimal compliances

How important is it to work for an established brand?

I need to work for a well -established brand with a clear competitive edge. The brand should deliver on the promises they make while hiring

I need to work for a well -established brand with good market positioning. They should meet my compensation & career expectations

I don’t mind working for a new organization (not very well known in the market) as long as my expectations are met

Brand value is not important for me. I just want to work & learn

How important is the role of the senior leadership in your personal growth & development?

My senior leadership should be highly credible to build organization’s strategic direction & easily approachable

My senior leadership should be credible & provide me with a sense of accomplishment when I perform well

My senior leadership should be credible to guide the organization in the right direction. I don’t expect them to interact with every employee individually

I don’t care about my leadership as long as my career growth & learning is as per my expectation

Is it important for you to know how your individual contribution aligns to overall organizational success?

It is extremely crucial to know how my contribution helps the organization succeed so that I can do my best

Knowing that my individual contribution helps the organization succeed is a confidence booster for me

While my focus is personal growth & development, it is good to know that I help the organization succeed

I work for my personal growth & development & am not concerned with how it aligns back to the organization

Are you a ‘Soldier’ or a ‘Mercenary’?

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