Why do we go to work?

Why do we go to work?

Join James Root, author of The Archetype Effect, in conversation with Hughes Hall President, Laurie Bristow.

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Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge

Hughes Hall Cambridge CB1 2EW United Kingdom

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  • Event lasts 1 hour

Join this event with Hughes Hall By-fellow and author, James Root, and President of Hughes Hall, Sir Laurie Bristow, if you are interested in a new way to understand what motivates you at work every day, and why you feel how you feel about your job. The archetypes create new language for talking about your current role, career path, and future options.

The world of work is complicated. Gig work, remote work, accelerating automation, re-skilling, a multigeneration work­force, self-managing teams, cross-functional programs, reorganizations…the complexities pile up.

At the same time, the way most firms manage people through the journey at work still looks a lot like it used to 40 years ago. As customers, we’re now used to customized offers and personalized solutions. As workers, we are often managed much the same as everyone else.

The Archetype Effect: Unlocking the Six Types of Motivation at Work builds on proprietary global research by Bain & Company, offering a new way to de-average the workforce. Understanding the rich diversity of what individuals want from work creates the chance to design more good jobs—good for the individual and good for their organization.

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FreeSep 25 · 6:00 PM GMT+1