Work Value Inventory

Summary: The Work Values Inventory is a self-assessment tool designed to help individuals identify and prioritize their work-related values.

Purpose: To assist individuals in understanding what they consider most important in their work environment and career choices.

How: Participants rate 45 work-related statements on a scale of 1 (Unimportant) to 5 (Very Important). These statements are grouped into 15 work value dimensions.

Expected outcome: Individuals gain insight into their top work values, which can guide career decisions, job searches, and discussions with employers or career counselors.

How to measure impact:

  • Compare top and bottom work values to current job satisfaction

  • Track changes in work values over time

  • Assess alignment between personal values and organizational culture

Pre-event checklist:

  • Prepare Work Values Inventory questionnaire

  • Ensure quiet, comfortable environment for completion

  • Provide clear instructions on rating scale

  • Have self-scoring sheets ready

Post-event checklist:

  • Guide participants through self-scoring process

  • Discuss meaning of different work value dimensions

  • Encourage reflection on top and bottom values

  • Provide resources for further career exploration

Curated by:

Foundation

Ideal audience:

  • Community members

Resource Links/Attachments:

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