{"id":11273,"date":"2018-01-27T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2018-01-27T19:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/2018\/01\/27\/news-5044\/"},"modified":"2018-01-27T11:00:18","modified_gmt":"2018-01-27T19:00:18","slug":"news-5044","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palada.net\/index.php\/2018\/01\/27\/news-5044\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Strategic Reasons for Millennials to Work at Schneider Electric"},"content":{"rendered":"

Credit to Author: Guest Blogger| Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 20:34:59 +0000<\/strong><\/p>\n

Written by Guest Blogger, Allen Lee<\/em>
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\u201cWhat motivates you to work for this company?\u201d<\/h2>\n

I am frequently asked this question by new graduates at career fairs<\/a>, and I think that it is a good topic to write about. As a millennial who has worked at Schneider Electric for 6 years, I\u2019ll summarize my observations with 3 strategic reasons.\"\"<\/p>\n

1. Winning Investment Strategy <\/strong><\/h3>\n

First, let\u2019s compare career decisions with investment decisions. In both cases, we invest our capital, be that our time or money, with the goal of a positive return over time, whether career growth or financial gain. So\u2026 what is the winning investment strategy when choosing a company to work for?<\/p>\n

Would you invest your time in the same company you\u2019d invest your money? For young professionals seeking upward mobility, it makes sense to join a company that generates sustainable growth. This allows an employee to focus on delivering performance without worrying about the company\u2019s future. A company with a winning investment strategy takes advantage of the market upside and protects itself from the downside of the market.<\/p>\n

Schneider Electric is a great fit considering investment strategy. Founded in 1836, Schneider\u2019s core business\u2014Energy Management & Automation\u2014<\/strong> solves the world\u2019s increasing challenges in sustainable development<\/a>. Additionally, the company\u2019s unique business portfolio protects itself from being easily copied by competitors.<\/p>\n

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2. Personal Development Strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When it comes to personal development for Millennials, I see my friends\u2019 enthusiasm about personal growth and learning. I have friends acquiring new skills like programming, gaining certifications like their CPA, and pursuing advanced degrees, like an MBA. From where I stand, in addition to formal education and training, the biggest personal development potential lies in the workplace. If you work 8 hours per day, you will work almost 2,000 hours per year. How do we choose a company to develop important competencies, regardless of job function or industry?<\/p>\n

I recommend you choose a company that deals with complex concepts<\/strong>, because in the era of artificial intelligence (AI) & internet of things (IoT), it is inevitable that some traditional jobs will be replaced by machines. However, if handling complexity is a part of your daily work routine, it will naturally equip you with at least two transferable skills to land your next position\u2014to learn quickly <\/strong>and to simplify<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Schneider Electric is a perfect fit considering a personal development strategy. Schneider operates the most complex business portfolio<\/a> that I have ever heard of in the industrial business. To support every employee to achieve his or her goals under this complexity, Schneider Electric has created an organizational culture that strongly supports learning and simplification. For example, the company\u2019s training system welcomes people from different backgrounds such as business or engineering to take the same role like offer marketer. Over the years, I have found that these two skills have become increasingly valuable. These skills are the keys to our fast-changing world.<\/p>\n

3. Work-Life Balance Strategy <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Lastly, let\u2019s talk about how work-life balance may influence your career choices. I won\u2019t consider \u201cbalance\u201d as the complete separation between personal and professional life, because the always-on work culture has become a reality in today\u2019s business environment. At different life stages, some people may work longer hours with the ambition of faster promotion and pay raise, while others may need more time to devote to their private lives. Therefore, I prefer to define work-life balance as getting work done with the most flexibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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In Conclusion<\/h3>\n

What criteria should we use to choose a company for work-life balance? Let\u2019s consider these two questions:<\/p>\n

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  1. Digital Tools:<\/strong> Does this company invest in digital tools <\/strong>for its employees to complete their tasks seamlessly in the office, at home or on the road?<\/li>\n
  2. Culture & Policy:<\/strong> Does this company support its employees to have flexible work options<\/strong>, with policies that support this?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For Schneider Electric, the answer is yes to both questions. For example, I can easily complete most of my tasks with mobile devices and apps when traveling (e.g. attending a conference or customer visit). In addition, the company has launched various policies addressing employees\u2019 well-being<\/strong>, diversity & inclusion <\/strong>and flexibility at work, such as flexible working hours<\/a>, work from home and the Global Family Leave<\/a> policy. This shows the company\u2019s commitment to attract and retain individuals who seek out work-life balance.<\/p>\n

    This is important to me as an employee because flexibility leads to creativity and productivity. Many brilliant ideas are created away from the office. With flexible working options, I can make the most of my energy to achieve more.<\/p>\n

    In conclusion, a good strategy helps you find a company where you can build your career with sustainable growth and happiness. I hope this article is helpful for you to make better career decisions. What is your strategy?<\/p>\n

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    \"\"About the Author
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    Allen Lee is a Business Development Manager at Schneider Electric in Taiwan. Since joining Schneider Electric in 2011, he has held several positions ranging in Offer Marketing, Channel Sales to Business Development. Allen is passionate about driving changes to grow the business, building cross-functional teams to deliver performance, and finding the right talent for his organization. Allen has a background in engineering and investment banking. Aside from work, he is interested in studying traditional Chinese medicine.<\/p>\n

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