Situation 18

Dr. Meredith Belbin developed 9 team roles to show how different individuals behave in teams. So, let's get started.

1. Plant

Works alone, sometimes has problems to communicate with colleagues.

2. Resource investigator

A team-worker. He puts all his forces into the common business.

3. Coordinator

Natural chairperson. His mature, good at delegating and helping the rest of the team to reach decisions.

4. Shaper

Push others to hard work.

5. Team-worker

Work closely with everyone. Good listeners, help colleagues.

6. Completer - Finisher

The team's perfectionist. Keep everything done.

7. Monitor - Evaluator

Good ability to judge the situation. Great ability to analyze logically.

8. Implementer

Very disciplined person. Can be relied to cope with things practically.

9. Specialist

Can provide the team with specialized knowledge. They tend to see the bigger picture, focusing on technicalities.

Based on this description, I can say that I'm something between a plant and implementer.

I prefer to work alone, but, if necessary, I work easily with the team. Also, I like my job de done well and my work requires good logical abilities.

Situation 19

In today’s competitive hiring market, many employers find it harder than ever to both attract and retain high-performing professionals. However, focusing on HR and offering certain perks can significantly improve your company’s success in both attracting top talent and retaining your existing employees. 

Salary is still hugely important, but it is no longer the only factor. For many people, especially those just starting their careers, lifestyle benefits also matter and can potentially balance out salary concerns.

Perks and benefits are key to attracting and keeping employees.

The mostpersuasive perks and benefits to enhance recruitment and retention

Healthcare. After salary, this benefits staple is of the utmost importance to many job candidates and typically includes medical, dental, vision and/or life insurance coverage for employees and their families. In our survey, health insurance was one of the two most wanted employee benefits, along with paid time off.

Professional development. Now more than ever, employees want opportunities for professional development, to master new skills and to grow into other roles. (This is especially important to millennials who are particularly concerned about career path options.) Funding training and continuing education can be incredibly beneficial to both employee and employer.

Work from anywhere. We’re all familiar with the work-from-home option, but how about the ability to work from anywhere, even when you’re in the office? More and more companies are loosening up and allowing employees to choose the location and space that is most conducive to getting the job done. As highlighted above, telecommuting and flexible work schedules were the most desired perks among employees we surveyed.

Free food (and good coffee). Some companies, like Google and Pixar, go all out, offering every meal, snack and treat for free. This appetizing perk can save employees a lot of time and money. (Plus, it’s great for spontaneous eaters/poor meal planners.)