Reconciling employees and company purpose?

The alarming findings of the 2023 Assises du travail and the “Du sens à l’ouvrage” report reveal a crisis of meaning at work, highlighting a crying need for companies and their employees to be listened to, respected, and recognised. While this may seem easy to achieve in theory, it is complex to put into practice. The challenge of reconciling companies and employees illustrates a divide in which the Taylorist model and the concept of the human person clash.

Faced with the accumulation of norms, complex organizational structures, and managerial shortcomings, empowerment emerges as a cornerstone for restoring the connection between employees and the purpose of companies. Offering both a fulfilling framework for work, it serves as a catalyst for engagement and hope for society. However, is it sufficient to reconcile employees and the purpose of companies?