Decency, Dignity, and Meaningful Work: Lessons from David Blustein

Welcome to the Meaningful Work Matters podcast!

This episode features David Blustein, distinguished professor and Golden Eagle Faculty Fellow at Boston College, where he is part of the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. With a decades-long dedication to the field of psychology, Blustein's work focuses on the psychology of working, advocating for dignity and decency in the workplace, and promoting meaningful work for all individuals, particularly those on the margins of the workforce. His contributions have advanced the understanding of the intricate relationship between work, well-being, and social justice.

David shares his personal journey and the passion that has fueled his decades-long exploration of the psychology of working. He delves into the critical distinction between decency and dignity at the workplace and how organizations can foster both. 

For researchers and practitioners, this episode offers invaluable insights into promoting social justice and morality within organizational research and practice. 

There were several referenced articles and works in this episode that we hope you explore on your own:

• Working: What We Do All Day - This Netflix docuseries explores the meaning of work for modern Americans in a time of rapid change.
• Understanding Decent Work and Meaningful Work - SSRN publication by David Blustein, Evgenia I. Lysova, and Ryan D. Duffy.
• The Psychology of Working: A New Perspective for Career Development, Counseling, and Public Policy - published book by David Blustein.