Promoting meaningful work: responsibilities, strategies, and challenges for Hr professionals

Abstract

This thesis explores the evolving role of HR professionals in fostering meaningful work, a key driver of employee engagement and retention in today's job market. Using a grounded theory approach, the study identifies how HR’s understanding of meaningful work, combined with the organizational context, influences their effectiveness and explores the strategies they employ to foster a meaningful work environment. The research reveals gaps between theory and practice, emphasizing the need for HR to adopt a more proactive, strategic approach. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of HR's potential to integrate meaningful work into broader organizational strategies.