Do you feel performance should be rewarded over experience?
The interviewer would like to know your thoughts on being paid based on your work performance versus being compensated solely on your years of experience. As millennial employees continue to dominate the work scene, more and more employees are requesting compensation based on delivered results. Do you feel you should be paid based on tenure or results? Discuss this with the interviewer and support your answer with an example if possible.
"A new employee will find motivation in being rewarded for performance. It's motivating for me and, in my opinion, a more modern approach to keeping employees happy and engaged. It also encourages a healthy sense of competition with more tenured employees. As a high performer, I know it feels great to be compensated based on my performance, which is why I can guarantee I will always put my all in."
"They're not mutually exclusive. If someone is tenured, they are likely doing a good job; otherwise, why keep them on? If they are meeting expectations and putting in the bare minimum, their compensation should reflect this. I feel that employees should be paid and rewarded based on their performance, which should be a reflection of their experience. It's like evaluating the difference between working harder and working smarter. Someone who is less experienced and is working their tail off should be rewarded for their efforts and their enthusiasm. Someone who is more experienced should be rewarded for their contributions to the overall goals. But if someone is experienced, unmotivated, and not contributing much, their compensatory rewards should reflect this."
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Anonymous Answer
Yes, if you are more productive, you should be rewarded, it brings competition from everyone to be more productive.
Alexandra's Feedback
Good answer!
Anonymous Answer
Yes, I believe that performance should be a key factor in reward systems. While experience can bring wisdom and expertise, it's the application of this experience through high performance that brings tangible value to an organization. Rewarding performance can stimulate motivation, foster a sense of achievement, and encourage continued high productivity, aligning with Airbnb's value of 'Embrace the Adventure' that emphasizes learning and growth. However, it's important to balance this with acknowledging the insights and perspective that experience brings to the table, as it reflects the 'Every Frame Matters' principle.
Jaymie's Feedback
Excellent job providing the interviewer with your position on the topic and providing supporting information on why you feel that way.
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