What’s the point? The search for purpose at work
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to provide an insight into the endless search for purpose at work, questioning the validity of traditionally accepted practices and proposing an alternative, based on the evidence provided by successful organisations today.
Design/methodology/approach
This was an ethnographic-based research of over 60 organisations, understanding the different cultures and the effect of various ways in which they create a sense of purpose.
Findings
The way in which organisations try to create a sense of purpose is unsustainable and it is taking them further away from truly finding it.
Originality/value
An exploration into the individual and organisational search for purpose, challenging traditional approaches.
Keywords
Citation
Bajer, J. (2016), "What’s the point? The search for purpose at work", Strategic HR Review, Vol. 15 No. 1, pp. 25-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/SHR-12-2015-0094
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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