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Test: Are you a flexible employee?

Employers are increasingly looking to hire people with an adaptable mindset. But that is not something we’re all born with. The good news is that there are skills to help you that can be honed and developed. How adaptable are you really? And do you know how to make the most of this talent? Our test will get you started. By Dominique Francois and Dominique Mazin for Psychologies France

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Your firm has just signed a partnership with a Polish company. Your boss insists you learn the language. You…

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On your computer there is…

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To meet an unexpected order, you’re asked to work every weekend this month. You think:

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You have a name that’s complicated to spell and difficult to pronounce. Your boss asks that you adopt a different name for work. You think:

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To celebrate a big new contract, your boss wants you to organise presents for the partners, although your job doesn’t include being a personal assistant. Your reaction is:

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You’ve just got a promotion that you’ve been waiting ages for. A former colleague, eaten up by jealousy, cannot come to terms with this ‘injustice’.

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Your firm is experiencing financial difficulties. They suggest that for a year, everyone takes a pay cut and be compensated with staff benefits, such as luncheon vouchers. Your reaction is:

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Your boss calls. Her car has broken down 30 miles from an important meeting. She asks could you take her?

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You have a colleague who is currently having health problems and is often off sick. She asks you to take her calls but her phone never stops ringing. What do you do?

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To create an atmosphere of greater openness, your HR department has decided to make details of all staff salaries public. Your reaction is:

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