Unraveling the complexities of today's workforce is crucial in navigating the Great Resignation. Our latest report identifies six distinct worker types, offering valuable insights to help you retain talent and thrive in this challenging landscape.
There are 6 worker archetypes
Each with its own strengths and weaknesses
- If you know who you’re dealing with, you’re better placed to hire the right person for the right role, but also to help your existing team stick around
- Here’s a quick rundown of the typical strengths & weaknesses
Operators
Work is a means to an end
- Operators find meaning and self-worth primarily outside of their jobs
- Strengths: team-minded, proactive, easily disengaged, not particularly motivated by status or autonomy
- Weaknesses: not proactive or disengaged
Strivers
Strivers have a strong desire to make something of themselves
- They are motivated by professional success, and value status and compensation
- Strengths: disciplined and transparent
- Weaknesses: their competitiveness can degrade trust and camaraderie within teams
Givers
Givers find meaning in work that directly improves the lives of others
- They are the archetype least motivated by money
- Strengths: selfless, help build trust within an organization, are forward planners
- Weaknesses: sometimes impractical or naive
Pioneers
They are risk-tolerant and future-oriented
- Identify profoundly with their work
- Their vision matters more than anything, and they are willing to make great personal sacrifices accordingly
- Strengths: infectious energy that can bring about lasting change
- Weaknesses: can be uncompromising and imperious
Artisans
Seek out work that fascinates or inspires them
Explorers
Value freedom and experiences
- Place a higher-than-average importance on autonomy
- Adopt a pragmatic approach to professional development, obtaining only the level of expertise needed
- Strengths: will enthusiastically throw themselves at whatever task is required
- Weaknesses: can be directionless or lack conviction
