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 ...

That’s a sentiment I hear every single day in my career coaching practice. Many clients talk about their jobs as “fine enough” but say that they end work days feeling flat and empty. They describe ...

When it comes to work, compensation, benefits, and job security are essential factors to consider. However, a sense of meaning and purpose may be even more crucial, particularly as we spend one-third ...

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 ...

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 ...

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, employees are seeking more than just a paycheck—they want meaning in their work. Research shows that meaningful work drives higher engagement, increased job ...

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 ...

Lincoln is the chief talent officer for Kelly Services, a global staffing firm, and she’s been in the recruitment business for 22 years. Over that time, she’s witnessed an evolution in ­attitudes — ...