ABSTRACT

In this chapter the author blends the features of Spartan warriors with the current trends and difficulties of the modern work environment and life in general, with the aim to devise a new employee prototype. Devising such new prototype of individuals, who distinguish themselves from other people based on the skills that they possess, will eventually lead such individuals to elevate themselves when compared to others and become what we call Spartan W@rkers. A Spartan W@rker is an individual who has the ability to overcome and recover quickly from any form of adversity, illness, hardship or significant source of stress. There are a number of personality assessments that help individuals figure out their psychological profile, with the aim to become aware of both their strengths and weaknesses that need to change. Hence one can understand that the route towards resilience and well-being contains certain universal characteristics that are accepted from many researchers and are well established in the literature.