1. University of British Columbia Canada
Workplace Attractors
Norman Amundson
University of British Columbia Canada

3. Security
Financial rewards
Benefits
Physical safety
Position security

4. Location
Physical place (close to family / friends; an interesting place; convenient)
Aesthetics
Healthy workplace

5. Relationships
Interpersonal connections with co-workers, supervisors or managers, clients / customers, family and friends
Working alone or in groups

6. Recognition Being associated with a company that has a good reputation
The expression of appreciation and value for work that is being done well

7. Contribution
Being engaged in meaningful work that is ethical, worthwhile and makes a difference
Sense of purpose and meaning

8. Work Fit Work that fits well with interests
Work that is aligned with skills / talents
Work that fits with personality
Work that fits with values

9. Flexibility
Work that allows time off for child care needs and health concerns
Work that provides sufficient time for professional development
The general fulfillment of greater life / work balance

10. Learning Provision for adequate training for doing the job
The opportunity for intellectual stimulation and new learning
Training and involvement in new and challenging activities where learning is maximized

11. Responsibility Having authority and autonomy to make decisions
Working with minimal direction from others
Being trusted to assume greater responsibility
Being in a position to influence others

12. Innovation Building something new
Being able to create a vision and then work towards its implementation
Creativity, problem solving and pioneering effort

14. Chaos Theory: Emergent Work Attraction Patterns
From Predictability
Point attractor - goal setting
Pendulum attractor - a second option
Torus attractor - career/life stages
To Possibility
Strange attractor - uncertainty, unpredictability, ongoing change

15. Attractor Shifts Changing values: age, gender, culture
Developmental changes: tipping point; role shifts; traumatic events

16. When Attractors Don’t Match
Questions About:
Motivation, Work Ethic, Ambition,
Commitment, Maturity, Stability, Depth, Self Esteem, Warmth, Decision Making, Creativity

17. Exploring Workplace Attractors
Review model. Meaning associated with the workplace attractors..
Relative importance.
Changes over time - past and future.
Perspectives of family and friends.
How will workplace attractors influence the career journey.

18. Aligning Workplace Attractors
Career Guidance (Guiding Circles)
Mentorship
Coaching

19. New HR Tool: Workplace Attractor Questionnaire
Self Assessment
40 Questions
Workplace Attraction Profile
Discussion with Others

20. The Three “R’s”
Readiness
Recruitment
Retention

21. Establishing Readiness
Employers
Be more proactive / take the first step
Collaborate
Shift expectations (tolerance)
Increase cultural awareness
Workers
Improve life and career skills
Increase self awareness
Build self esteem

22. Countries - Security / Location
Canada - 46
USA - 51
Denmark - 80
Sweden - 49
Greece - 21
N. Canada - 34
Canada - 59
USA - 64
Denmark - 88
Sweden - 73
Greece - 65
N. Canada - 76

23. Relationships / Recognition
Canada - 11
USA - 19
Denmark - 10
Sweden - 3
Greece - 16
N. Canada - 10
Canada - 53
USA - 70
Denmark - 33
Sweden - 35
Greece - 44
N. Canada - 52

24. Contribution / Work Fit
Canada - 9
USA - 4
Denmark - 6
Sweden - 22
Greece - 16
N. Canada - 7
Canada - 13
USA - 6
Denmark - 23
Sweden - 19
Greece - 15
N. Canada - 45

25. Flexibility / Learning
Canada - 21
USA - 13
Denmark - 31
Sweden - 30
Greece - 26
N. Canada - 31
Canada - 20
USA - 9
Denmark - 8
Sweden - 9
Greece - 10
N. Canada - 10

26. Responsibility / Innovation
Canada - 27
USA - 43
Denmark - 9
Sweden - 14
Greece - 50
N. Canada - 3
Canada - 40
USA - 21
Denmark - 13
Sweden - 46
Greece - 31
N. Canada - 31