The concept of work in modern society often focuses on its necessity for livelihood and supporting families.

Recognising the dignity of individuals involves creating environments where people can realise their full potential.

Businesses are increasingly encouraged to shift from viewing their operations as mere transactions to embracing a relational understanding of their organization.

In business, there's a prevailing notion that individuals are driven solely by self-interest, primarily seeking financial gain and status. This perspective, however, is narrow and overlooks the multifaceted nature of human motivation.

As part of our Being Human at Work series, we look at how taking a human-centred approach can push back against the idea that the primary goal of a company is profit maximisation and that individuals are motivated solely by money, status, and power.

Being Human at Work is our series of short articles that highlight the renewed imperative and key ideas around being more human at work and the benefits that can emerge from a more human-centric approach.