Making Work More Meaningful: Finding Purpose in Your Work

Learning objectives

  • Define what meaningful work is and how it connects to personal values and goals
  • Explain the psychological and performance benefits of having purpose at work
  • Connect daily tasks to a broader impact on others
  • Identify where personal values align with organizational mission and priorities
  • Develop actionable steps to increase meaning in their current role

Course overview

Employees build meaningful work through daily choices about impact, values, and growth. They uncover purpose by tracing their tasks to the people who benefit from them, aligning personal values with organizational priorities, and reshaping their roles through small, deliberate adjustments. Regular feedback and a habit of noticing progress turn these efforts into lasting engagement and resilience.

The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 8 minutes
  • Format: Video
  • Tier: 1
  • Course ID: 7867
Language Icon English, Spanish, French Canadian, Portuguese, Thai, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Italian, Japanese
Course Outline
  • The Benefits of Purpose
  • Connecting Your Work to Its Impact
  • Aligning Your Values With Your Work
  • Shaping Your Role With Job Crafting
  • Seeking Feedback and Tracking Progress
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