If we are going to devote a third of our adult lives to our jobs, it is quite helpful to find them meaningful… we need to figure out how to create a sense of belonging and community within organizations.
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Chief Talent Scientist, ManpowerGroup and Katarina Berg (frmr) CHRO & global head of Strategy Operations, Spotify
Takeaways of Note:
3 major challenges for organizations & leaders to navigate:
1. Balance the tension between a strong culture & effective DIB (diversity-inclusion-belonging) practices – people gravitate towards simple, clear-cut propositions… a culture that tries to be everything to everyone could easily become interesting to very few.
2. Retain the social element of work, even when people continue to work from home – work is not just a vehicle for productivity, but an opportunity to have meaningful connections with others.
3. Have the courage to let the culture evolve – each crisis gives way to a new version of the world… changing habits involves replacing old practices with new ones, rather than going back to the past.