Does more freedom at work mean more fulfillment? | Sarah Aviram
Dec 4, 2023
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Sarah Aviram, HR leader, shares challenges of remote work, emphasizing that more freedom does not necessarily lead to more fulfillment. She emphasizes the importance of joy, impact, and growth in finding fulfillment, and suggests exploring hidden opportunities and staying in an organization where trust is built.
Fulfillment at work is not solely dependent on location; it is important to focus on minimizing pressures and prioritize growth, impact, and joy.
Seeking hidden opportunities within one's current job and organization can lead to fulfillment without a complete career overhaul.
Deep dives
Remote work and fulfillment
The speaker discusses her experience as a remote worker and highlights that fulfillment in work does not solely depend on location. She emphasizes that the key to a fulfilling career is to focus on minimizing pressures around money, identity, and routines, and instead, prioritize opportunities for growth, impact, and joy.
The myth of external changes
The speaker challenges the belief that external changes, such as a new job or location, will automatically lead to happiness or fulfillment. She shares her findings from interviewing remote workers and emphasizes the importance of introspection and finding joy, creating impact, and embracing growth within one's current work environment.
Hidden opportunities within
The speaker encourages listeners to explore hidden opportunities within their current job and organization. She advises against assuming that a complete career overhaul is necessary, suggesting instead to uncover new paths and possibilities within the familiar setting. She emphasizes the value of seeking out collective wisdom and advocating for oneself in pursuing passions.
The flexibility to work from anywhere won't necessarily make you love your job, says HR leader Sarah Aviram. Sharing practical wisdom from research conducted while working remotely in 12 different countries, she reveals the real challenges that hybrid work policies can't fix — and shows how to truly thrive at your job no matter where you get it done. After the talk, Modupe shares tips on staying engaged at work.