Work Wellbeing: Why Purpose Is Powerful

By Indeed Editorial Team
Throughout this series you’ll hear from leading experts in work happiness and wellbeing. Each episode covers a new aspect of what drives wellbeing at work, and includes both high-level learning and tangible tips and suggestions.

Developed in partnership with leading happiness and wellbeing experts. Learn more in Indeed's Work Wellbeing hub.

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Editor’s Note: The Work Happiness Score and work happiness survey are now the Work Wellbeing Score and work wellbeing survey, respectively. Learn more and access our most up-to-date resources.

No matter the career, research shows that thinking a job has purpose can affect both workplace happiness and productivity. In fact, finding meaning in work is crucial for high job satisfaction and helps employees persevere when faced with difficult tasks.

So what does it mean to feel purpose at work? In this video, leading experts in the field of work happiness and wellbeing dive into the benefits of seeking the deeper meaning behind a job — and how employees can create an impactful workplace environment for themselves.

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Developed in partnership with leading happiness and wellbeing experts. Learn more in Indeed's Work Wellbeing hub.

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