The Halo – and Deceit – of Purpose

Managers should not get carried away by the current obsession with seeking a higher purpose at work. This may create an unhealthy culture of employees signaling a sense of purpose they might not have, or it may drive away job-oriented workers.

Having employees with different career orientation types contributes to the diversity of organizations. Studies show that work teams benefit from having both calling- and job-oriented members: The former boost the team’s energy with their strong sense of purpose; the latter help to keep the team grounded.