Bringing Passion, Purpose, and Meaning to Work: New Research from Horizons Workforce Consulting

Glean new insights from a recent study that

demonstrates the important connection between employees and their organization's missions and

values. By instilling a sense of meaning into one's work, creativity can flourish and excellence delivered.

84%

24%

Percent with High Overall Job Satisfaction

Mission strong Mission weak

Enjoy position Look forward to work

91% 77%

42%

19%

Job Satisfaction (% "agree" or "strongly agree")

Mission strong Mission weak

High overallsupervisor rating

Supervisor strives tocreate well-run

workplace

82% 83%

26% 34%

Evaluation of Supervisor Mission strong Mission weak

I put in extraeffort at work

I'm proud ofmy work

My jobinspires me

Work felt likeplay lastmonth

96% 96%

73%

35%

77% 65%

16% 9%

Employee Engagement (% "agree" or "strongly agree")

Mission strong Mission weak

Considered looking fornew job often in past

month

Intend to stay at leasta year (agree)

11%

85%

62%

36%

Retention Mission strong Mission weak

Question

Which do you think makes a bigger difference on the following outcomes…. • Quality of work • Productivity level • Enjoying work • Feeling work is a positive part of life • Intent to stay with company …Passion for the job itself or commitment to the company?

The difference being in your dream job makes

The difference being at your dream company makes

I enjoy working in my position

14% 24%

My work is a positive part of my life

14% 27%

Self reported quality of work over previous two weeks

7% 18%

Job Itself vs. Company Where You Do It

The difference being in your

dream job makes

The difference being at your

dream company makes

Self reported work productivity over previous two weeks

9% 16%

Reduction in likelihood of leaving within one year

50% 192%

Job Itself vs. Company Where You Do It

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