In our post last week, The Role of Work, we encouraged you to ask yourself something like, “If I’m feeling satisfied and successful in life, what role do I want work to play?”
Since then, some of you have reached out to say that you’ve gotten some clarity on this (well done!) but aren’t quite sure how to move forward. You’re wondering how to go about assessing whether you’re in the right workplace.
To support you today, we’re sharing questions we commonly use to help clients assess whether their organization is the right fit for them.
As you read through the questions below, consider which ones can support you in defining the right work environment for you.
- Are you able to bring the best version of yourself to work (i.e. use the skills and talents you love) and are you appreciated for it?
- Do you trust that your manager, team, and peers, have your back?
- Do you feel appreciated (vs discriminated against) for the various dimensions of you, like gender, race, sexual orientation, socio economic background, culture, experience, education, etc.?
- Do you feel that your position is secure?
- Does your manager support you in your career development?
- Are you able to ask for support, talk about successes and challenges, and provide your opinion, all without being negatively judged?
- Is your workplace in alignment with your life priorities and vision of a work/life balance? Do they honor it?
- Some additional areas to think about are: company size, dress code, working hours, commute, socializing, benefits, level of responsibility, etc.
After answering these questions, review whether or not your current workplace aligns with the items that matter most to you.
If they don’t align, consider having a conversation with your manager about what’s possible.
As always, keep us posted on what you learn about yourself and the environment that would be the right fit for you.
If you’d like support
identifying the right fit for you,
contact us today.
