Work Values
Work values
What a person prioritizes in work: autonomy, mastery, purpose, security, status.
Definition
Work values describe the underlying motivators a person seeks at work. Derived from Schwartz's value circumplex and Schein's career anchors. Value mismatch between a hire and a culture is a leading mid-tenure attrition driver.
Example
A security-anchored hire in a high-volatility startup is a documented mismatch pattern.
How it's measured
- •Schwartz Value Survey
- •Schein Career Anchors
- •Self-report
How EQIQs uses it
Heavily weighted in Business and Co-parenting contexts.