People work for a variety of reasons beyond just earning money. Some people work to pursue their passions and share their talents with the world. Work can provide meaning and allow people to feel they are making a positive impact. While earning money is important, psychologists have found people also work for fulfillment and to feel confident through meaningful contributions. However, many workers remain dissatisfied due to a lack of autonomy, engagement, and challenging work.

1. Why Do People Work?

2. Why Do People Work?
"I have to work this weekend." " I
had to work late." "Where do you
work?"
You may have heard or will hear
similar statements from people
around you who work. Although,
their tasks may be different; the
concept of work is more universal.

3. So, why do you
think people
work?
Question:

4. Pay Attention to This…
• It is likely that one of your
answers to this question is
money. But according to
psychologist, Barry Schwartz,
it's NOT all about the
money. People work for a
variety of reasons--not just
money!!!!

5. Not Just Money…
• People work to share their talents
with the world. Work allows some
people to pursue their passions.
• Think about getting paid for doing
something that you enjoy doing. For
instance, a person who enjoys
research may choose a career, such as
a lawyer, journalist, or another career
that requires research.
• Workers who enjoy their work often
get lost completing their work tasks.

6. The Benefits of Work
• Work can help people feel confident,
especially if they feel their work
is meaningful.
• Often, people think their work is meaningful
if they are making the world a better place.
• Work can provide people an opportunity to
provide goods or services that helps others.

7. If you are wondering, Gallup is a
reputable, worldwide research organization.
So People Like Work, Right?
• Work can provide satisfaction!!!
• However, a 2013 Gallup report explained that there are twice as many
dissatisfied workers than satisfied workers. That's a lot of dissatisfied
workers.

8. So, what do workers need to be satisfied?
• Satisfied workers tend to have
some control, or autonomy, over
their work.
• They tend to be socially engaged at
work.
• Satisfied workers find their work to
be challenging and go past their
comfort zones.