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Workshops: 1 December 2016

Conference: 2 December 2016

We envision an environment that is open to different perspectives on Meaningful Work: appreciative, positive, critical, sociological and psychological. Rather than having short paper presentation sessions, participants will choose different interest groups, briefly introduce their papers followed by time for discussion and connection. Toward the end of the symposium we aim to share and integrate the learnings from the different interest groups.

The concept of meaningful work is experiencing a renaissance at a time when many are also questioning the future of work: how it is organised, towards what purpose, whom benefits from work and how engagement in work affect who we are becoming as human beings.

The purpose of this symposium is to develop a more integrated perspective on meaningful work, drawing on the strengths of the various contributions and perspectives. Developing such an approach requires participants to embrace other theories and their interactions. In so doing we can generate richer insights on the practices and processes that can sustain meaningful work organisations. Attendees of the conference are also invited to submit a full paper to a special issue of the Journal of Management Studies.

Further information: www.workresearch.aut.ac.nz/news-and-events/news/all-news/meaningful-work-symposium

Submissions open:1 June

Submissions close: 9 September

At any time during this period, within two weeks of submission, you will get official confirmation that your paper is accepted. So, if your university requires full acceptance to approve funding, make sure you submit early.