Bridging Diverse Identities in the Pursuit of Inclusive Meaningful Work

Symposium | Friday, July, 2025

This symposium explored how personal and cultural identities shape the way people experience meaning and purpose at work. Presenters shared evidence-based insights on topics including Indigenous experiences in settler organizations, the connection between team thriving and inclusion, and the role of perfectionism in shaping one’s sense of purpose.

The session highlighted practical strategies for broadening definitions of success, supporting marginalized voices, and creating more inclusive workplace cultures.

Leadership as Catalyst for Meaningful Work in a Changing World

Provocation | Thursday, July 3, 2025

This provocation explored the role of leadership in creating, enabling, or limiting meaningful work. Rather than traditional presentations, the session opened with a series of bold, research-informed provocations designed to surface tensions and challenge prevailing assumptions about how meaning is shaped in organizations.

The session was co-created with attendees, offering space for diverse perspectives and shared reflection on how leadership must evolve in response to a changing world of work.

Listen to World Congress Speakers who have appeared on the Meaningful Work Matters Podcast

The Meaningful Work Matters podcast is a natural companion to this year’s IPPA World Congress — from eudaimonia and leadership to identity, inclusion, and organizational culture.

Each of the featured episodes below showcases a speaker who spoke at WCPP 2025. Their research, lived experience, and practical insight add depth to questions we’ve been exploring across the Congress: What makes work meaningful, and how do we design for it — across cultures, systems, and sectors?

We invite you to listen in, follow the podcast, and keep the conversation going.