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Managers tend to encourage subordinates to challenge themselves at work, seeking opportunities and promotions. This article stresses that some people seek the mundane work which brings them financial security, flexibility and peace without the physical and mental stresses.Learning Outcomes:
- Appreciate that some aspects of work are mundane and some people prefer this
- Understand that not all your subordinates will be motivated by promotions and work opportunities
- Awareness that your subordinates may not share the same work values as yourself
- Understand how a stress mitigation strategy can be to seek routine/mundane work
