Bullhorn, Inc. has released a study on Workplace DNA and, according to the results, education plays the biggest role in determining how employees view company culture.
"When people take jobs with new organizations, they frequently analyze responsibilities and compensation closely while relying on gut feel developed during the interview process to decide if they'll actually like working there," said Art Papas, CEO of Bullhorn. "But given that cultural fit is so important to hiring success, it's not surprising that 46% of new hires leave within 18 months. We embarked on the Workplace DNA Project to better understand the critical issue of workplace fit."
According to the Workplace DNA Project results, education, age and gender have the most impact when determining a fit, with more highly educated employees focusing on an "inspiring mission" as being relevant to their workplace. Less educated employees were more focused on customer satisfaction and personal rewards and enjoyment as priorities.
From an age perspective, older workers were more interested in salary, while younger workers wanted to have fun at work. When it comes to gender, women are interested in family friendly companies, personal mentoring and flexible schedules.
Overall, employees highlighted work-life balance, constant learning and flexible schedules as the traits that matter most in their workplaces.
When you're job searching, it's important to check out the company culture to make sure it's a good fit. You don't want to be one of those 46% of new hires who move on if you can help it.
Read the company website - most companies have information on company culture in the Careers section. Check out the company's LinkedIn and Facebook pages and Twitter feed. During your job interview, ask the types of interview questions that will help you decide if the company is a good match for your qualifications and interests.
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