Connecting with Your Purpose to Maximize Well-Being at Work

Connecting with Your Purpose to Maximize Well-Being at Work

Almabrands at the 2024 Wellness Conference

On Tuesday, October 8, at the HR Network’s Well-Being Conference—which focused on flexibility and innovation for sustainable work environments—Almabrands highlighted the importance of connecting with one’s purpose to transform workplace well-being.

In front of hundreds of attendees at the event, Cristina Villavicencio, a partner at Almabrands, and Cristián Irarrázaval, Manager of Training and Cultural Transformation, described the mental health crisis in which, according to the WHO, 15% of the workforce reports symptoms of stress, and nearly half of the younger generations have experienced burnout at work.

Cristina Villavicencio also added that the idea that one can separate one’s professional and personal lives is a myth, and that, according to studies conducted by Aaron Hurst, Purpose Economist at Almabrands, only 1% of people who say they feel fulfilled in their personal lives do NOT feel that way at work.

The key is to work with a sense of personal purpose, they point out. It requires a purpose-driven mindset—that is, approaching work from a perspective where employees come to find meaning and take ownership of their work, rather than simply working in exchange for a salary or according to what the job description says. This leads to better results, more engaged teams, and higher retention rates.

Cristián Irarrázaval explored the RIC model, developed by Almabrands, which encompasses three key dimensions designed to foster fulfillment, empowerment, and well-being among people in organizations. The “R” refers to the ability to establish meaningful, close, and honest relationships with the people we work with and those we interact with. The “I” refers to feeling that my work has an impact on others and that my role within the organization is important. And the “C” refers to feeling that I am in a place and environment where I can grow as a person and as a professional.

Almabrands is a leading consulting firm in Latin America that helps individuals and companies develop and grow by leveraging the transformative and positive impact of purpose on the environment, business, and society. Part of its services focuses on Training and Cultural Transformation, including the development of programs that train leaders and teams to adopt a purpose-driven mindset, so that each person can achieve greater fulfillment and make a more meaningful impact in their work.

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