Manage HR Magazine | Monday, December 13, 2021
According to a McKinsey survey, nearly two-thirds of employees in the United States say the COVID-19 experience has caused them to consider deeply about their life's purpose. And, as a result of the pandemic, nearly half of those polled stated they are reconsidering the type of employment they undertake.
FREMONT, CA: The 2020 chaos, which soon spilled over into 2021, has inspired every organization or leadership team to reevaluate people objectives like employee well-being, resilience, or purpose, in the industry. For any organization or team, leadership is both the problem and the solution and it can be effective and focused on people and mission, or it can be ineffectual and accountable for mission failure. This is as applicable to high-performing business groups as it is to the special operations community, non-profit organizations, or professional sports teams. However, if your employees are under assault on the battlefield and radio for air help, they may just express a strong desire for a renewed focus on purpose, career development, and overall employee experience.
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According to a McKinsey survey, nearly two-thirds of employees in the United States say the COVID-19 experience has caused them to consider deeply about their life's purpose. And, as a result of the pandemic, nearly half of those polled stated they are reconsidering the type of employment they undertake. These findings have far-reaching ramifications for any organization's talent acquisition and talent management strategy and even its bottom line. As a former Navy SEAL, and after speaking with senior officials in Naval Special Warfare, they are noticing comparable effects after the end of a twenty-year fight. It may seem unusual, but when warriors, as high-performers, are unable to fulfill their mission at work, they will seek it elsewhere.
People who live their mission at work outperform those who do not. They are also healthier, more resilient, and more likely to remain in the organization. Furthermore, when employees believe that their mission is matched with that of the firm, the benefits include increased employee engagement, higher performance, increased loyalty, happier customers, and a greater inclination to recommend the company to others.
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