Creating Meaningful Work with Thomas Bertels, Founder of Purpose Works | S4E8

Thomas Bertels discusses the importance of creating meaningful work and how to put the soul back into jobs. He emphasizes the need for employees to have a sense of ownership and autonomy in their work, as well as a clear understanding of the impact they are making. Thomas suggests redesigning jobs to give individuals a complete job from start to finish, allowing them to see the tangible outcomes of their work. He also highlights the importance of feedback and creating a culture where employees feel empowered to take initiative and contribute their ideas. Key Takeaways:Giving employees autonomy and a sense of ownership in their work leads to greater engagement and motivation.Redesigning jobs to give individuals a complete job from start to finish allows them to see the tangible outcomes of their work.Feedback from customers and clear line of sight to the impact of their work helps employees understand the value they are creating.Creating a culture where employees feel empowered to take initiative and contribute their ideas leads to innovation and growth. About The Guest: Thomas Bertels is the founder and president of Purpose Works, a company dedicated to making work more productive, valuable, and meaningful. He has extensive experience in consulting and has worked with various organizations to improve their work processes and create more engaging and fulfilling jobs. Thomas is also the co-author of the book "Fixing Work" and the host of the podcast "Work Matters Fix It." ________________________________________________________________________________ If you enjoyed this episode or any of our episodes, please be sure to subscribe and leave us a review in the podcast app. We"d love to hear from you. Connect with us on LinkedIn to leave feedback. Watch the episode, clips, and other bonus content on YouTube. To access bonus content, information about the guest, and links to materials discussed, go to our website: https://www.gybwp.com Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have helped to post and promote it, and Aubrey who has provided me with good, constructive feedback along the way! Love, Dad