We’ve been sold a lie. Somewhere between “go to school” and “get a job,” work became the central node of our lives—the very thing that defines us. We measure our worth by our output, our identity by ...

The idea that work should be meaningful is incredibly popular. In fact, many companies are striving to attract and retain employees, by creating more meaning in the work people do. With greater ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Hutcheson teaches leadership at Purdue University. Labor Day invites us to reflect on more than wages or time off. It is a ...

Humans spend about one-third of their waking hours working—conservatively, about 90,000 hours over a lifetime. Part of the long-standing Calvin project of preparing agents of renewal for Christ-like ...

When one considers the amount of time most people spend “working” during their lifetime, it should not be surprising that the search for meaning at work has become an important concern. Increasing ...

Digital transformation profoundly reshapes the meaning of work, not just efficiency. A new review highlights how technology alters job characteristics like autonomy, skill use, and relationships, ...

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the co-authors of "Is Your Work Worth It?" about the purpose of work and its value in our lives. When it comes to staying informed in Minnesota, our newsletters ...