The way jobs are designed can make the difference between someone finding meaning at work or feeling meaningless. As the line between consumers and employees continues to blur, people are seeking solutions that complement their personal health and well-being and are reaching for a better life.
How to Let Your Employees Job Craft
A growing body of research suggests that “job crafting” can be a powerful tool to help employees feel renewed energy and increased control over their work lives. Job crafting is about taking proactive action to redesign what someone does at work, essentially changing tasks, relationships, and perceptions of jobs, making them feel like “their jobs” vs. the company’s jobs. Job crafting can help your current and future employees uncover their motives, strengths, and — above all — potential. When employees feel that they can personalize their jobs, they have a greater sense of control at work and much needed clarity on where their careers are headed. It’s also a strategy that can increase employees’ productivity to drive better business outcomes. Perhaps job crafting’s best feature is that it’s a way for an employee and employer to have an open dialogue and work together to meet both parties’ needs.