Connecting with Purpose to Maximize Workplace Well-Being

Connecting with Purpose to Maximize Workplace Well-Being

Almabrands at the 2024 Well-Being Congress

 

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

 

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

 

Cristina Villavicencio also added that the idea that work and personal life can be kept separate is a myth, and that, according to research by Aaron Hurst, Almabrands’ Purpose Economist, only 1% of people who say they are fulfilled in their personal lives are NOT fulfilled at work.

 

The key is to work with awareness of one’s personal purpose, they said. It requires a purpose mindset—that is, approaching work from a perspective in which employees come to find meaning and take ownership of their work, as opposed to simply working for a paycheck or sticking to their job description. This leads to better results, more engaged teams and higher retention rates.

 

Cristián Irarrázaval delved into Almabrands’ proprietary RIC model, which encompasses three key dimensions to foster people’s fulfillment, empowerment and well-being within organizations. The “R” refers to being able to build meaningful, close and honest relationships with the people we work and interact with. The “I” is about feeling that my work has an Impact on others, that my role within the organization matters. And the “C” is about feeling that I am in a place and a space where I can grow as a person and as a professional.

 

Almabrands is a leading Latin American consultancy that helps people and companies develop and grow through the transformative, positive impact of purpose on their surroundings, business and society. Its services include Training and Cultural Transformation, with programs that equip leaders and teams with a purpose mindset so that each person achieves greater fulfillment and makes a more meaningful impact at work.

 

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