8 P's of Work™

8 P'S OF WORK™

The 8 drivers of work motivation

Research keeps showing we're all driven by the same 8 themes, the 8 P's of Work™, just never in the same way. In the next few minutes, we'll define your 8 P's profile, your top three drivers and your most strategic next action.

  • Pay
  • Progression
  • Prestige
  • People
  • Product
  • Personal
  • Policy
  • Power
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8 P's sources
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