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Filling The ‘Meaning Deficit:’​ Why Meaningful Work Will Be More Vital in a Post-COVID World

Meaningful-Work-Zach-Mercurio

As people “return to work” during the COVID-19 pandemic, employers should be ready to address a hidden issue: a meaning deficit. Historically, every significant disruption of how we work inflicted profound distress flamed by existential crises and the search for meaningfulness. At the height of the second Industrial Revolution, in 1897, sociologist David Émile Durkheim … Read more

Think Millennials Are Purpose-Driven? Meet Generation Z

The newest generation to enter the workforce, Generation Z, should be called “The Purpose Generation.” In a large study of over 2,000 respondents released earlier this month, researchers found that “…for the first time, we see a generation prioritizing purpose in their work.” While ample research finds Millennials are driven by growth, a balanced lifestyle, and security, … Read more