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Work For Humans

Paul Zak: What Measuring 50,000 Brains Taught Me About Building Highly Engaged Workplaces

Jun 11, 2024
Neuroscientist Paul Zak discusses creating engaged workplaces through immersion, oxytocin, and neuromanagement. Topics include the impact of social interactions on behavior, the role of oxytocin in trust and advertising, and the benefits of having dogs at work. Paul also shares insights on work transformation, personal development, and knowing when to move on in the workplace.
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Quick takeaways

  • Creating environments for employee flourishing boosts productivity and satisfaction.
  • Oxytocin fosters trust, empathy, and pro-social behaviors in immersive work experiences.

Deep dives

Development of Immersive Work Environments

Creating work environments where employees professionally, personally, and spiritually flourish enhances productivity and job satisfaction. Neuroscientific insights reveal that happy employees are productive because they enjoy their work, leading to a win-win situation for individuals and organizations.

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