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Personal and career values 'clashing' in new roles

Rushed processes where recruiters haven't taken time to identify potential values clashes are increasing the risk of new hires not sticking, a coaching specialist says.

As workplaces become more transparent about "who we are as people", such clashes should be easier to avoid, says Australian College of Applied Professions associate professor and MBA course leader, Be Pannell.

"Organisations being clear about their mission, purpose, and values can really be really helpful, but it's also the sort of thing that can be a good part of the conversation to have at the recruitment level," she tells Shortlist.

Every recruiter should be asking, "'how would you describe your top three values?' [as] part of the job fit process," she says.

However, a more overlooked risk of misalignment in the employer-employee relationship involves career and workplace preferences, Pannell warns...