Why Workplace Satisfaction Isn’t The Same For Everyone

Each employee has different preferences and needs, so why do businesses continue with the “one-size-fits-all” strategy? Find out what different generations and personality types prefer and how companies can improve workplace satisfaction with advice from Kavaliro’s Andrew Johnson! Also, make sure to check out this Business News Daily article featuring his commentary!

With so many different generations and personalities in the workplace, why doesn’t the “one-size-fits-all” strategy work? 

The “one size fits all” strategy will not work because each employee has different needs.  Whether they’re a Baby Boomer or Millennial, each individual will have different goals and perceptions of corporate culture. Corporations must adapt to formulate different approaches to seal the generational gaps and diverse personality traits for all employees to thrive and be happy in a corporate culture.

How does personality type or generation affect what employees want from their workplace experience?

• Millennials have been raised in the technology era and yearn to have information immediately accessible. They’re driven by social networking and thrive in interactive situations.

• Gen X, or Baby Boomers, were raised to work hard and be independent at an early age. Structured environment, opportunities to advance within corporation, liberal management styles and competitive benefits are all appealing to working Boomers.

• Introverts avoid being outspoken in the workplace. They’re typically characterized as thinkers who prefer to be in an environment where they can listen and make an informed decision. They like one-on-one reviews, built-in time for innovative thinking and anonymous workplace improvement surveys.

• Extroverts thrive in an environment of constant contact with other individuals. They’re best in an open office environment with many opportunities to build relationships. Networking events, volunteer opportunities and company events are their forte.

How can employers please all employees?

To ensure that all employees are satisfied, corporations must embrace a broad efficient culture and offer multiple ways to allow every employee the opportunity to be heard and achieve his or her individual goals.

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