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Excerpt from The Search for Meaning at Work: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Purpose to Engage and Fulfill Your Workforce by Steve Van Valin, SVP of Culture Transformation Through an innovative study, Professor Adam Grant demonstrated the motivational power of understanding how you’re adding value to people’s lives. The study

Excerpt from The Search for Meaning at Work: Unleashing the Hidden Power of Purpose to Engage and Fulfill Your Workforce by Steve Van Valin, SVP of Culture Transformation It’s important to get calibrated on the definition of the term engagement as it relates to work. I see it as a

When employers are transparent about their company mission, values, and goals, employees feel more purposeful toward their work and have a more profound sense of belonging to their team.  On Season 5, episode 5 of the Survive and Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses how to aid a culture of

It may not always seem obvious, but many employees currently have or may develop disabilities in their lifetime. Instead of excluding this ever-growing demographic of talented workers, it is imperative to foster a work culture of inclusivity for people with disabilities — for the good of your employees and your

When employees feel connected to their employer, they feel purposeful towards their work, increasing productivity and lowering turnover – but how do we facilitate a culture where everyone feels like they belong?  On Season 5, episode 4 of the Survive and Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses fostering a culture

When employees appreciate their work environment, there are tremendous benefits – but how do you inspire gratitude in the workplace on a daily basis? On Season 5, episode 2 of the Survive and Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses how to build gratitude into your business’ foundation and see long-lasting

Since the spring of 2020, the world has been grappling with changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations have since relied on remote work models to continue with workplace processes safely.  Now that returning to the physical office is possible, some individuals have returned to on-site work structures. However, the

In discussions about the future of work, we often focus on aspects such as culture, a hybrid workforce, and automation. While these areas should be prioritized, there is one decision imperative to the success of a company: upskilling and reskilling your workforce.   On Season 4 episode 11 of the Survive