Top 10 Benefits of Personal Purpose for Employees – From Prosperity to Physical and Mental Health
In our book, “Good is the New Cool Guide to Personal Purpose”, we explained the amazing benefits of finding your Purpose for employees. Here are just a few:
1. Higher Income and Net Worth
A study showed participants with a sense of purpose had higher levels of household income and net worth initially, and were more likely to increase on these financial outcomes (Hill et al, 2016).
2. More Likely to Get Raises
Employees with a clear sense of purpose are 10% more likely to receive raises, boosting their income and net worth over time (BetterUp, 2018).
3. Greater Fulfillment at Work
Purpose-driven employees experience 64% higher levels of job fulfillment, leading to more meaningful and satisfying careers (Purpose Power Index, 2015).
4. Increased Leadership Opportunities
Having a clear purpose makes employees 50% more likely to achieve leadership roles, opening doors to career advancement.
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5. Improved Physical Health
Purpose encourages healthier behaviors, including more physical activity, better preventive healthcare routines, and reduced substance misuse (Kim et al., 2018).
6. Increased Longevity
People with a strong sense of purpose have a 15% lower risk of early death, potentially leading to longer, healthier lives (University of Michigan study).
7. Mental Health Benefits
Employees with purpose show lower levels of depression and anxiety, contributing to better mental well-being (Boreham and Schutte, 2023).
8. Greater Resilience
Purpose-driven individuals are more resilient, coping with and bouncing back more effectively from negative events and challenges (Schaefer et al., 2013).
9. Better Sleep
A study showed that purpose in life is associated with less sleep disturbance in older adults (Turner et al, 2017).
10. Lower Stress
Another study showed that a sense of purpose helped to reduce daily stress and improve wellbeing (Hill et al, 2018).
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