A | Employee Advancement |
Opportunities for skill enhancement, career development, and learning from experienced colleagues in the workplace. |
1 | Career foundation |
Opportunities for starting a career with strong training and support. |
2 | Learning from colleagues |
The benefits of gaining knowledge and support from experienced coworkers. |
3 | Professional development |
Opportunities for skill enhancement and training in the workplace. |
4 | Growth potential |
The opportunities for rapid advancement and development in one's career. |
B | Workplace Culture |
Positive aspects of the workplace atmosphere including teamwork, employee respect, and a culture of feedback and integrity. |
5 | Feedback Culture |
A strong emphasis on learning and improvement through robust feedback mechanisms. |
6 | Team collaboration |
The importance of teamwork and collaboration among employees. |
7 | Integrity and minimal politics |
The importance of a transparent and fair workplace environment. |
8 | Employee respect |
The acknowledgment and consideration of individual goals and values within the workplace. |
9 | Work environment |
Positive aspects of the workplace atmosphere and culture. |
C | Employee Compensation and Perks |
Financial incentives, additional perks, and benefits provided to employees and their families. |
10 | Employee benefits |
Additional perks and bonuses provided to employees. |
11 | Compensation and rewards |
Higher salaries and bonuses as well as various opportunities for financial incentives. |
12 | Health Benefits |
Quality health coverage as part of employee benefits. |
D | Work Flexibility and Balance |
The equilibrium between work responsibilities and personal life, including flexible work arrangements and work-life balance. |
13 | Flexibility in work arrangements |
The ability to have a flexible work schedule and manage tasks effectively. |
14 | Work-life balance |
The equilibrium between work responsibilities and personal life, contributing to employee satisfaction. |
E | Workplace Autonomy and Recognition |
The level of independence, trust, and recognition of performance in the workplace, fostering a meritocratic environment. |
15 | Meritocracy |
The emphasis on performance and fairness in evaluating employee contributions. |
16 | Responsibility and independence |
The level of autonomy and trust given to employees from the start. |
F | Workplace Learning and Development |
A supportive atmosphere that encourages continuous learning, insight generation, and exposure to diverse experiences. |
17 | Exposure to diverse experiences |
Opportunities to engage with various industries and business challenges. |
18 | Learning Environment |
A supportive atmosphere that encourages continuous learning and development. |
G | Supportive Work Environment |
The support provided by management, engagement in impactful work, and the quality of projects that contribute to employee satisfaction. |
19 | Management Support |
Caring and supportive management that contributes to employee satisfaction. |
20 | Impactful Work |
Engagement in high-impact projects that contribute significantly to the organization and its goals. |
21 | Project Quality |
High caliber of projects and clients in the industry. |
H | Other topics |
Topics which could not be grouped into themes. |
22 | Brand reputation |
The importance and impact of the company's brand name on employee satisfaction and perception. |
23 | Workplace comparison |
Positive comparisons of the workplace to other companies. |
24 | Intelligent workforce |
The high level of intelligence and capability among employees. |
25 | Travel opportunities |
The enjoyment and variety of travel experiences offered by the company. |
26 | Challenging work environment |
The nature of work that encourages problem-solving and teamwork. |
A | Work-life balance and personal impact |
Challenges in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, including the negative effects of the pandemic, frequent travel, long working hours, and their impact on personal life and lifestyle choices. |
1 | Travel demands |
High expectations for travel in client-facing roles. |
2 | Long working hours |
Expectation of longer hours compared to typical jobs. |
3 | Personal life impact |
The effect of work demands on personal life and lifestyle choices. |
4 | Impact of COVID-19 on work-life balance |
Negative effects of the pandemic on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. |
5 | Travel frequency |
The impact of frequent travel on work-life balance and employee satisfaction. |
6 | Work-life balance |
Challenges and difficulties in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. |
B | Workload and burnout |
Concerns about excessive workload, its management, and the risk of employee burnout due to high intensity and long hours. |
7 | Workload intensity |
The demands of the job lead to long hours and high expectations. |
8 | Workload management |
Concerns about workload overflow and its impact on employees. |
9 | Employee burnout |
The risk of exhaustion and decreased performance due to excessive workload and stress. |
C | Career development and progression |
Uncertainty and issues related to career advancement opportunities, clarity in development paths, and the need for learning and growth. |
10 | Career progression challenges |
Issues related to the pace and opportunities for advancement in one's career. |
11 | Learning opportunities |
Concerns about limited learning and growth in current roles. |
12 | Career development clarity |
Uncertainty regarding career progression and opportunities within support functions. |
D | Job engagement and satisfaction |
Feelings of boredom, lack of engagement, dissatisfaction in work tasks, and the experience of monotony leading to reluctance to continue working. |
13 | Job dissatisfaction |
Feelings of discontent and reluctance to continue working for the firm. |
14 | Job satisfaction |
Feelings of boredom and lack of engagement in work tasks. |
15 | Monotony in work |
Experiencing repetitive tasks and lack of variety in work leading to boredom. |
E | Work environment and culture |
Issues related to the work environment and corporate culture, including challenges in diversity and inclusion, toxic culture, and the need for improved HR practices. |
16 | Toxic work culture |
Negative aspects of workplace culture, including aggressive behavior, lack of support, and poor management practices. |
17 | HR practices |
The need for improvement in human resources practices to enhance employee experience. |
18 | Corporate culture challenges |
Difficulties related to the overall corporate culture, including hiring processes and employee satisfaction. |
19 | Work environment challenges |
Issues related to the work environment, including slow processes, high pressure, and burnout risks. |
20 | Diversity and Inclusion |
Concerns regarding the lack of diversity in leadership positions. |
F | Leadership and communication |
Concerns regarding the quality of leadership and the effectiveness of internal communication within teams. |
21 | Leadership quality |
Concerns regarding the effectiveness and supportiveness of leadership towards employees. |
22 | Internal communication challenges |
Issues related to ineffective and overwhelming communication within teams. |
G | Project and resource management |
Issues related to the allocation, demands, and management of projects, including staffing challenges and resource distribution. |
23 | Staffing challenges |
Problems arising from insufficient personnel leading to increased workload and inefficiencies. |
24 | Project allocation |
Issues with the selection and availability of projects to work on. |
25 | Project management challenges |
Issues related to the management and scope of projects, including resource allocation and project demands. |
H | Work flexibility and compensation |
Limited options for flexible working arrangements and concerns over salary disparities compared to industry benchmarks. |
26 | Regional disparities |
Differences in work conditions and compensation based on geographical location. |
27 | Salary concerns |
Issues related to lower salary compared to industry benchmarks. |
28 | Lack of flexibility |
Limited options for flexible working hours and arrangements. |
I | Workplace Challenges |
Difficulties faced in the workplace, including managing sustainability initiatives, the need for training and development, and the experience of corporate indifference. |
29 | Corporate indifference |
Feeling undervalued and treated as just another part of a large organization. |
30 | Training and development |
Concerns about the lack of formal training and the need for self-starting and entrepreneurial skills. |
31 | Sustainability management challenges |
Difficulties in managing sustainability initiatives effectively. |