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Does more freedom at work mean more fulfillment? | Sarah Aviram

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Sep 11, 2023
Discover the complexities of remote and hybrid work with insights from HR leader Sarah Aviram. She emphasizes that more flexibility doesn't automatically enhance job satisfaction. Instead, she encourages finding fulfillment within existing roles. Explore how the pandemic has shifted our perceptions of work value and happiness. Aviram also highlights the importance of aligning personal passions with professional goals to achieve genuine empowerment.
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ANECDOTE

Working from Paradise, Yet Unfulfilled

  • Sarah Aviram worked remotely from 12 countries in 12 months, enjoying perks like working from a beach in Bali.
  • Despite this freedom, she felt something was missing and questioned how she could not feel fulfilled.
INSIGHT

Flexibility Doesn't Equal Fulfillment

  • While many people desire remote work options, it doesn't guarantee job satisfaction.
  • Workplace flexibility wasn't a top reason for resignations, according to a McKinsey study.
ANECDOTE

Transitioning to Remote Work

  • Sarah Aviram transitioned to remote work after finding her in-office job unfulfilling.
  • She convinced her company to let her work remotely to research remote work challenges and opportunities.
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