Working meaningfully

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Employees are more likely to be satisfied with and engaged with their work when the work is experienced as meaningful. This experience also appears to have a positive influence on the productivity and performance of organizations. The coronavirus pandemic has changed our view of the meaning of work. Many have had to completely or largely change their lives to continue to meet the expectations of employers, colleagues, friends and the government. Meeting these expectations requires a great deal from us, as individuals and as a society. It is all the more important in these times to express appreciation to each other and to show that human work matters. In this blog, we delve into the benefits of working meaningfully and describe automation as a possible solution for a step in the right direction.

Corona sparks a discussion about the meaning of work.

Corona sparks a discussion about the meaning of work. Because the situation is so drastic and people are forced to adapt, there is room for new insights into the work we do. Because when we spend most of the day at work, it is not only important to earn money to make ends meet, but also that a certain sense of satisfaction is achieved. Otherwise, we simply won't last. In addition, a crisis situation is being created during the pandemic where we are suddenly reminded of the impact and importance of certain jobs, such as positions in healthcare or government. This makes others think about their own contribution to society and the meaning of their work.

> 90% of people would exchange income for more meaningful work

According to a Harvard Business Review on the meaning of work, more than 9 out of 10 people are willing to exchange a significant part of their income for doing more meaningful work. As a result, employees and employers experience greater happiness at work, are proud of the work that is being done and will work harder. The value of meaning and impact is essential, especially in these times, and therefore an important focus. within organizations. Companies must focus on the impact that their employees can make and name it, in order to subsequently increase the impact of the company itself!

This is where the time-saving value of automation comes back to the fore

But how does that work exactly, providing (more) meaning within the activities? Despite the many benefits that come with meaningful employment, many companies are still unable to achieve this sufficiently. It is therefore easier said than done. In general, the feeling of being meaningful is achieved in two ways: an employee's goals match a company's vision and this employee's daily activities contribute to that goal. This is where the usefulness of automation comes into play again. Many tasks, such as retyping forms or entering data manually, are not efficient and can therefore be experienced as useless.

This leaves employees with more time for important tasks and things that really matter.

Automating these actions will increase productivity, giving employees more time for important tasks and things that really matter. These employees will not only feel like they are doing more meaningful work, they will actually have more impact within the organization. Which is exactly why it is important for organizations to take a good look at the repetitive business processes and see where there is room for improvement. We offer organizations the opportunity to work together to find business processes that can be optimized. worden.Dat people attach more value to doing meaningful work is a given, so reason enough for companies to focus on what is really important to the organization.Other Case