Employee Engagement

Recruiting, Retention, and the Value Calculation in Employee Experience

After three years in his current role, Amir hunts for a fresh opportunity. But career advancement and improved financial security aren’t the only factors he’s considering. His job search also includes evaluating how his personal values align with the stated values of the organizations where he might apply. He wants his daily work to feel more fulfilling and meaningful—and he’s not alone in ranking value fit highly at work. Traditional recruiting focused on skills and qualifications. Yet, when you compare job postings of today with those of a few decades ago, you’re likely to spot at least one big change. Typically employers now have a paragraph about their company culture and what kind of individual will “fit.” That’s because both the organization and the employee benefit when there is alignment. As Deloitte observes, “If purpose is merely spoken of and not lived, it may open the organization up to allegations of purpose-washing or greenwashing.” That’s a big deal with the company’s 2023 study of more than 4,100 people showing that 84% saying it was important to work for an employer that provides meaningful work. Advantages of value alignment at work When someone’s personal values resonate with the work they’re doing, benefits can include: Greater job satisfaction as even the most mundane tasks can be attached to a bigger picture purpose Improved mental and emotional health as employees get to enact their core values on an ongoing basis Enhanced sense of belonging and psychological safety that comes from working with people […]