About this episode

We’ve heard a lot in recent years about purpose-driven organisations and the importance of finding work that aligns with our own values and motivations. In this episode I explore the big question of what makes our work truly meaningful. Are most of us enjoying fulfilling, rewarding work lives or are we stuck in jobs that feel pointless? How do we define meaningful work, what are the factors that make our work more or less meaningful, and how are things like AI and organisational change shaping our experiences?

I’ve researched and written about the freedom to pursue meaningful work in my upcoming business book People Glue, so I’m delighted to be discussing further this today with my guest Professor Ying Zhou, Director of the Future of Work Research Centre at the University of Surrey. A leading expert on job quality and employee well-being, Ying’s award-winning research appears in leading academic journals and has influenced policy across the UK and Europe.