Purpose and Meaning in the Workplace

by Bryan J. Dik (Editor), Zinta S. Byrne (Editor), Michael F. Steger (Editor)

Work is one of the fundamental experiences of human life. Yet very few of us are lucky enough to find truly fulfilling jobs. In recent decades, as businesses have come to understand the crucial link between happiness and productivity, researchers have focused increasingly on factors such as the nature of the work itself, how well it is suited to the worker, and the ways in which employees can derive meaning and purpose from their work. In this groundbreaking book, editors Bryan Dik, Zinta Byrne, and Michael Steger have brought together experts in counseling and vocational psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, and the fields of executive coaching and management to investigate how meaningful work can be fostered and sustained throughout a wide range of work environments. Theoretically-grounded yet filled with practical strategies for the workplace, this book will be an important resource for academics, executive consultants, career counselors, human resource professionals, and organizational leaders alike.

Genres: Psychology, Leadership

248 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2013

Reviews

[Blanca Torres · Rating 4 out of 5]

We spent most of our lives at the office, with our boss or our coworkers.

This awesome research/tested - based book offers new insights and applications from the social sciences (often ignored by the business world) to create more engaged workforces, permeate passion through daily activities and inspire people with the meaning behind a job.

Do not confuse having a goal with having a purpose. The subjective fulfillment increases empowerment and employee perception. The purpose is not define by the promotion to the next level up in the heriarchy nor the title on the business card. The meaningfulness that one experiences may depend on our attention in the purpose, efficacy, justification through values and self worth according to our top researchers.

This academic book explore and publish: ideas, analyses & conclusions very clear and concise, and reminds us two valuable aspects: a) Purpose is not about what we do and how fast we do it; but why we do it and how we do it... and b) it is important to everyone what they do and with whom they are doing it.

[Mills College Library]

658.30019 P9859 2013

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written and interesting graduate level textbook.