Work Expectations Online Profile

Research shows that when you have clearly defined, well-communicated expectations, you will be happier and more successful than people whose expectations go unspoken or unrealized.  Whether you are working with a team, transitioning to a new job, or simply making the most of your daily routine, you share a common goal with your employer: you both want to make it work.

The Work Expectations Profile Online provides a framework for you to:

• Explore 10 key expectations plus information on compensation expectations
• Discover which expectations are most important to YOU
• Learn how to communicate your expectations to others
• Get feedback on managing your expectations
• Improve your outlook and enhance your attitude toward work
• Enjoy the benefits of increased job satisfaction and improved performance

Reducing Turnover and Increasing Productivity

Have you ever wondered what makes a good company great? It's the people. Committed, productive employees are key to organizational success and a healthy bottom line. The challenge, then, is retaining and developing satisfied, committed employees.

The solution is the Work Expectations Profile. This engaging, self-directed learning instrument helps your employees understand and manage their work expectations. Research has shown that people who have clearly defined, well-communicated expectations have better attitudes and enjoy greater job satisfaction than people whose expectations go unspoken or unrealized. And companies that employ satisfied, successful people reap the rewards of increased productivity and reduced turnover.

The Work Expectations Profile Individual Report makes it even easier for managers and employees to dialogue about their work expectations.

The Work Expectations Profile Gap Analysis compares how the respondent rated the importance of each Work Expectations category to the extent to which it is currently being met. This helps them quickly pinpoint which Work Expectations categories need the most attention.

Explore 10 Key Expectations
In a typical employment situation, certain expectations, such as salary, hours, and job duties are clearly understood by both employer and employee. Other expectations, however, are so intimately linked to an individual's concept of work that they often go unspoken or unacknowledged. The Work Expectations Profile helps people explore 10 work expectations that affect today's employment relationships:

Structure Diversity Recognition Autonomy Environment

Expression Teamwork Stability Balance Career Growth

Focus/Reflect/Act Model Delivers Memorable Learning
The Work Expectations Profile helps people:

• Focus on their high expectations
• Reflect on whether their high expectations are met or unmet and whether they are spoken or unspoken
• Act on what they've discovered

Multidimensional Tool Suits Today's Business Climate
The Work Expectations Profile is designed to help individuals uncover and explore their expectations in a variety of employment situations:

• Working on a team
• Transitioning to a new position or experiencing organizational restructuring
• Creating meaningful performance reviews
• Making the most of daily routines

Open the Door to Mutual Understanding
Organizations use the Work Expectations Profile to help employees:

• Explore key work expectations
• Discover which expectations are most important to them
• Learn how to communicate their expectations to others
• Learn how to initiate steps to have their expectations met
• Learn how to adjust their expectations when necessary

Work Expectations Profile is a registered trademark of Inscape Publishing, Inc.