This document discusses misfits and how they can thrive in the workplace. It notes that misfits are those who want careers as interesting as they are but may find challenges in finding their path. However, many people value passions over money and see value in having varied work experiences. The document suggests that organizations should provide opportunities, innovation, and an adaptive environment to train and retain misfits.
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1. T H E N E W I S L A N D
O F M I S F I T T O Y SM U L L E N L O W E U. S.
2. PEOPLE WHO ASPIRE TO HAVE CAREERS AS INTERESTING AS THEY ARE
W H O A R E M I S F I T S ?
3. C H A L L E N G E S
O F B E I N G
A M I S F I T
youre cherished, yet abominable
day-to-day is constantly changing
pioneering your own path
next steps can be unclear
4. P E O P L E P L A C E V A L U E
I N T H E I R P A S S I O N S
Source: Mullen Proprietary Global Employment Survey (U.S., UK, Australia), N=850
72%
55%
of respondents think doing what
they love is more important than
making a lot of money
of respondents believe that work is
more about pursuing their passions
than collecting a paycheck
5. Source: Mullen Proprietary Global Employment Survey (U.S., UK, Australia), N=850
48%of respondents believe that
they will have over seven
jobs in their careers
of respondents under the age
of 32 believe their careers will
look more like jungle gyms
than ladders
50%
6. stays at each of his or her jobs for 4.4 years,but the expected tenure
of the workforces youngest employees is about half that.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
T H E A V E R A G E W O R K E R T O D A Y
8. of candidates earning
$100K come back to
Indeed within 30 days
50% of all candidates come
back within 90 days
65%
9. Source: Mullen Proprietary Global Employment Survey (U.S., UK, Australia), N=850
of respondents think that people who have
had di鍖erent types of jobs and worked at
many companies are interesting and 鍖exible,
and could bring a fresh point of view.76%
10. O U R T A L E N T I N S I G H T
the world is a better place when we have jobs
as interesting as we are
12. R E T E N T I O N I S T H E
W R O N G M E T R I C
13. R E T E N T I O N I S T H E
W R O N G M E T R I C
T H A T W A S A F U N R I D E . Y O U S H O U L D G O O N I T . Katie, Communications Manager
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14. H O W D O W E T R A I N A N D
R E T A I N M I S F I T S ?
SEND THEM PACKING
GIVE THEM OPPORTUNITIES
SURROUND THEM WITH INNOVATION
REBRAND THEM
CHANGE THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND THEM
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15. H O W
I N N O V A T I O N
H A P P E N S
be committed to change.
hire those who are adaptable,
those with stable legs on unstable ground,
who smile when blinded by headlights.
give them a roller coaster,
train them to think fast,and
reward them for great gut instincts.