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Finding Your Why at Work: The Economics of Purpose

Finding Your Why at Work: The Economics of Purpose

Update: 2025-09-16
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Can a day of self-reflection improve workplace performance? UChicago economist Virginia Minni reveals findings from a randomized trial involving nearly 3,000 employees who participated in a "Discover Your Purpose" workshop. Minni explains how bottom-up meaning-making creates lasting change, and why helping employees connect their personal purpose to their daily work benefits both human fulfillment and business results. 

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Finding Your Why at Work: The Economics of Purpose

Finding Your Why at Work: The Economics of Purpose

Becker Friedman Institute at UChicago