When enthusiasm fades

As you start to doubt your company’s mission or think it's hypocritical, the impacts on your motivation are astounding. Without this motivation, employees are far less likely to receive recognition or promotions for their work.

Distinguishing between acceptable and unacceptable expectations of buy-in from companies is a very individualized decision. If you don't actually buy in but still stick to your work, it is possible to get ahead – it just won't be as personally rewarding

Buying in can mean workers consider the organization part of themselves. In many cases, employees not only get on board with a company’s stated mission, but also the culture, and feel like they share values with the organization.

But while many workers buy in to the compani...