Mercurio, Zach

The power of mattering at work: Improving everyday interactions can promote employee retention, engagement, growth, and well-being. - Harvard Business Review - 103(3), May-Jun, 2025: p.100-109

For years, Jane was the live-in caregiver for a beloved family member. When he passed away, she felt purposeless. Faced with the prospect of losing her housing, Jane (not her real name) took a cleaning position at a local university. During her first few shifts, she struggled with intrusive thoughts such as, Why couldn’t I have done something more with my life? and I wish I were more than just a janitor.- Reproduced

https://hbr.org/2025/05/the-power-of-mattering-at-work