by Sue Simons, National Manager, Jobseek, a division of Drake International.
Jobs Employment, Career Job, Employment Job
How important is workplace culture to your success and satisfaction at work? People need to be just as discerning about an organisation they choose to work for as companies are selective about who they employ, says Sue Simons, National Manager of Jobseek.
Let's say you've been offered jobs by two different organisations. Both jobs offer appealing future prospects and great working conditions. While the salary packages are similar, the first job provides health insurance as part of the salary package, while the other only promises health insurance after the first six months.
Which do you take? The tendency by new entrants into the workforce would be to snap up the job that offered the largest benefits, but beware. Decisions based purely on financial considerations are not necessarily the wisest. Many a candidate has discovered this to their detriment.
In fact, the key reason for employees leaving organisations has little to do with salary dissatisfaction and is more about an incompatibility of goals, indicating a huge shift in the reasons behind people changing jobs. Money is no longer the key determinant. Issues such as a motivational work environment, a compatible work culture and an appropriate work/life balance are more important than money.
If the 90s was the decade of the customer, the next 10 years will see a growing focus on employees. Leading companies, both in Australia and overseas, are recognising that their business goals and the personal needs of their employees need to coincide and that jobs must deliver value to employees beyond pay and benefits.
In today's talent-strapped work environment, being an employer of choice has become a key imperative for organisations!
Does the organisation know where it's going?
It's essential that you find out where the organisation is heading. What are its goals and aspirations? What sets it apart from its competitors?
Joining an organisation that has no viable growth strategy is a "death sentence". Unfortunately, these organisations are awful places to work for - morale is low, direction changes by the minute, and meanness and tightness replace prudent cost management.
What is the quality of leadership?
Quality leaders not only have the strength of character to make the tough decisions but they also inspire their staff. They are prepared to "walk the talk" and win the hearts of employees. At the end of the day, they make others want to follow them.
Are employees genuinely committed to the organisation and its goals?
Employee commitment is often the yardstick to a healthy organisation. Happy and committed staff usually means a strong and viable organisation.
Jobs Employment, Career Job, Employment Job
How important is workplace culture to your success and satisfaction at work? People need to be just as discerning about an organisation they choose to work for as companies are selective about who they employ, says Sue Simons, National Manager of Jobseek.
Let's say you've been offered jobs by two different organisations. Both jobs offer appealing future prospects and great working conditions. While the salary packages are similar, the first job provides health insurance as part of the salary package, while the other only promises health insurance after the first six months.
Which do you take? The tendency by new entrants into the workforce would be to snap up the job that offered the largest benefits, but beware. Decisions based purely on financial considerations are not necessarily the wisest. Many a candidate has discovered this to their detriment.
In fact, the key reason for employees leaving organisations has little to do with salary dissatisfaction and is more about an incompatibility of goals, indicating a huge shift in the reasons behind people changing jobs. Money is no longer the key determinant. Issues such as a motivational work environment, a compatible work culture and an appropriate work/life balance are more important than money.
If the 90s was the decade of the customer, the next 10 years will see a growing focus on employees. Leading companies, both in Australia and overseas, are recognising that their business goals and the personal needs of their employees need to coincide and that jobs must deliver value to employees beyond pay and benefits.
In today's talent-strapped work environment, being an employer of choice has become a key imperative for organisations!
Choosing the right employer
Before making your final choice, consider the "Employer of Choice" checklist. Research the answers to the following questions, and you will be able to form an idea about the compatibility of an organisation to your own preferences and needs in a workplace. Don't be daunted, the checklist is just that - a checklist - not a detailed and exhaustive examination!Does the organisation know where it's going?
It's essential that you find out where the organisation is heading. What are its goals and aspirations? What sets it apart from its competitors?
Joining an organisation that has no viable growth strategy is a "death sentence". Unfortunately, these organisations are awful places to work for - morale is low, direction changes by the minute, and meanness and tightness replace prudent cost management.
What is the quality of leadership?
Quality leaders not only have the strength of character to make the tough decisions but they also inspire their staff. They are prepared to "walk the talk" and win the hearts of employees. At the end of the day, they make others want to follow them.
Are employees genuinely committed to the organisation and its goals?
Employee commitment is often the yardstick to a healthy organisation. Happy and committed staff usually means a strong and viable organisation.
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