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5 ways to make work more meaningful
Make it productive
How do you make your work more meaningful on a daily basis? Ultimately, it needs involvement from both the employee and the employer.
Here are some suggestions from experts:-
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How one’s work adds to other people’s life
While this is key for one to feel satisfied about what one’s doing, more often than not, employees are too removed from direct consumers to really understand how their products and services are benefiting them. “A leader can play a critical role here to help his/her team members understand the value they bring to the table,” says James Agrawal, managing director at BTI.
“Sharing real-life examples, customer feedback and testimonials on how an organisation’s work has impacted their business, life and goals can help lend value and meaning to what employees are doing, thus leaving them with a greater sense of purpose,” he adds.
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Share appreciation
Sharing appreciation of a team or employee for their work can be extremely significant for their self-worth and value they attach to the job. Thus, sharing regular feedback with the team on the positive impact of their efforts becomes crucial, says Agrawal.
Organisations and teams are consistently racing to achieve objectives and meet their targets. In this competitive world, helping employees develop a deeper understanding of customer’s problems and needs is possibly the most important predictor of finding meaning in jobs and feeling committed, feels Agrawal. “Helping employees/teams understand the ‘why’ of what they are working on rather than just ‘what’ and ‘how’ helps them in developing a sense of empathy towards their customers. This eventually translates into a workforce that is working with a greater sense of purpose,” he says.
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Demonstrate leadership skills
Team members should do this irrespective of the level they are at, suggests Amogh-Deshmukh, MD of HR consulting firm DDI (India). “There could be situations when leaders are not around and decisions have to be taken quickly. In such cases, one should take onus and act accordingly. This helps in confidence building and grooming oneself as a future leader,” says Deshmukh.
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Constantly pursue self-development
Given the pace at which the business environment is evolving, one should keep fine-tuning existing skill sets and be future-ready for his/her next level of responsibility. “Only if you act differently will you get noticed and eventually recognised. Till then, you are just one in the crowd,” says Deshmukh. Hard as it is to practice, individuals need to stay open to feedback as well.
