This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil Work Shouldn’t Suck: How to Make It Good with Moe Carrick | 356
Oct 27, 2025
Moe Carrick, a culture architect and work futurist, shares insights from her book, When Work Is Good. She unpacks the seven core human needs at work, emphasizing the importance of connection and safety over profit. Moe argues that leaders should act human, not heroic, modeling desired behaviors and fostering a culture of innovation. Employees are encouraged to recognize their agency and engage in open dialogues about their needs. Plus, she introduces a self-care framework to help maintain productivity without burnout.
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Work Should Be Fit For Human Life
- When work is good, it is "fit for human life" and enables people to thrive at home and in community.
- Good work makes us want to go to work most days and improves overall life quality.
Seven Core Needs Of Work
- Moe Carrick's research identifies seven core needs at work including connection, fair pay, contribution, growth, being seen, and safety.
- Psychological safety and basic compensation are foundational to enabling innovation and belonging.
Why Money Alone Fails To Motivate
- Pay motivates primarily until two conditions are met: feeling paid fairly and meeting basic needs.
- Once those are satisfied, pay drops in priority and other needs like purpose and growth gain importance.
