The elements of meaningful work -- Bringing your whole self to work -- The meaning is in the work itself -- Work-life balance: managing the tensions -- The elements of a meaningful workplace -- Values-based organizational culture -- Social responsibility as part of a values-based culture --...

"Anyone who has a position of leadership in your organization should read Meaningful Workplaces. From the CEO to the front-line manager, this book will change the way people think about work. It is truly a must read for people creating the workplace of the future."-- Paul Butler, Managing...

The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological study was to understand how owners of family businesses select and develop life goals. Findings indicate life goals are substantially influenced and impacted by parents, mentors and influential "others". The selection and development of life...

In this introduction to the Journal of Management Studies Special Issue on Meaningful Work, we explain the imperative for a deeper understanding of meaningfulness within the context of the current socio-political environment, coupled with the growing use of organizational strategies aimed at...