Seven Degrees Group

The Global Mindset survey 2011 conducted by Rogensi outlined some positive shifts in the mindset of employees across the world, however the report was mainly filled with doom and gloom about employee’s thoughts on the global economy. This year nonetheless, the survey asked some new interesting questions, one of which I’d like to share with you.

The question was – “What would get you to stay at your job even if the pay was lower?”

The respondents were given a free text field to answer. After some fancy analysis, their responses were grouped into five main clusters.  These were as follows;

1. Growth and development

2. Career opportunities

3. Challenging and interesting work

4. Better work environment

5. Non-monetary benefits & recognition

This suggests that even with a reduction in pay, if organisations provide growth and development to their staff, they will still stay and furthermore be motivated.  Similarly, there is a large percentage of people motivated by a better work environment, so leaders need to be expansive in searching for what drives individuals, and recognise that its not always the obvious.