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How to Create Mattering at Work

Mattering at Work Zach Mercurio

Last month, the U.S. Surgeon General named “mattering at work” a top priority for improving mental health. The announcement reaffirms what we’ve known for many years: Mattering and well-being are inseparable, especially where humans spend 35% of their waking lives. The official call to prioritize mattering at work is the culmination of several conspiring forces … Read more

Work as Community

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I can’t forget the smell, like the aftermath of banging two rocks together as a kid. This time, it was the reek of the driver’s side of my pickup scraping across the asphalt after it flipped. Pieces of glass sprayed my face and settled in my weekend slip-on shoes. The right side of my face … 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