Voluntās

Voluntās has been instrumental in the launch of "Nos Racines – Our Roots," an EU-funded initiative focused on preventing violent extremism in Tunisia, with a special emphasis on empowering youth and women. A highlight of the project is supporting individuals like Hajer, a 34-year-old single mother from Bizerte, who, through her training in hairstyling funded by the project, has now become a beacon of resilience and success as a self-employed hairstylist. Discover more about this impactful initiative here: https://lnkd.in/dygYgiJx

What drives meaning in the lives of the youth? Don't miss the Youth Meaningfulness Index (YMI) Launch Webinar! 🗓️ Date: Thursday 13th June 🕒 Time: 16:00 - 17:00 CEST Register now - link in the first comment. #YMI #Webinar #YouthDevelopment #Meaning #RegisterNow

Last week, we unveiled our Norwegian Meaningfulness at Work 2024 Report at The Conduit in Oslo! 🇳🇴🙏 Discover the latest insights on how Norwegians can find more meaning at work. Here is a glimpse of what the report uncovers:   🤝 Belonging drives meaningfulness for 41% of the Norwegian workforce. To enhance this, organizations should focus on team-building, inclusive practices, and supportive environments. Training leaders to be inclusive and supportive can amplify belonging and overall meaningfulness. 🌱 Leaders’ ability to inspire Purpose is a major detractor of work meaning in Norway. Improving leaders' skills in communicating organizational goals and linking individual roles to these can enhance perceived meaningfulness. 📈 Women are less likely to experience high meaning at work, indicating a need for gender-inclusive communication and leadership training that emphasizes emotional intelligence and inclusivity. 🎯 Norway excels in attracting and retaining young talent. Young Norwegians have a strong sense of organizational purpose, pride, and safety, feeling free to discuss mistakes and enjoy spending time with colleagues, which is crucial for Generation Z.   🔗 You can download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dtKbF8dw

Pier 3 | Meaningful Urban Development 🌱 Voluntās has partnered up with the visionary and competent partners Bricks A/S, AP Ejendomme, Heartland and Kilden & Hindby, Cobe, SLETH, BRIQ, NIRAS and Artelia with the purpose of transforming the former ferry terminal at Aarhus Ø, Pier 3, into a meaningful urban district. Our role is to spearhead the citizen involvement process and philanthropic advisory council. We fundamentally believe that cities should be designed for human beings, with focus onmeaningfulness as the key driver of existential well-being – ensuring that citizens feel a strong sense of belonging to their surroundings, actively engage in their local community, and connect with one another. We aim to explore and understand what makes a neighborhood meaningful for the citizens of Aarhus who will visit, engage, and live on Pier 3 in the future. Over the coming years, Voluntās will conduct comprehensive surveys involving thousands of Aarhusanians and facilitate dialogue with the ambition of creating a more evidence-based approach to understanding citizens' aspirations, perceptions, and preferences. These insights will be shared the architects and urban strategists to inspire and guide the development of the area. Voluntās looks very much forward to the upcoming collaboration. For more details, visit these announcements: https://lnkd.in/gwP9Jb3R https://lnkd.in/d6i8yext https://lnkd.in/d9rhPeS2 https://lnkd.in/duuAQcjh  

We are pleased to share the results of our recent collaboration with UNHCR Jordan on the 2024 Vulnerability Assessment Framework (VAF) reports. The reports and accompanying dashboards provide a comprehensive assessment of the situation of refugees living in camps and host communities, examining shelter, protection, education, health, basic needs and food security, WASH, and economic empowerment. For the first time, the report also looks at climate vulnerability. The findings show an increase in poverty rates and food insecurity among refugees amid a challenging economic environment, with UNHCR warning about a re-emerging humanitarian crisis. Overall, the analysis will be used by the humanitarian and development sector in Jordan to more effectively target assistance. You can find both reports here: https://lnkd.in/d6qCZmgh Earlier this week, our colleagues, Nour S. and Rebecca John traveled to Amman for the launch of the report and to disseminate and discuss findings with the Jordan International NGO Forum and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency sectoral colleagues. They also visited Zaatari Camp – the largest refugee camp for Syrian refugees in the world – to visit UNHCR projects and understand how the findings will be used to reach the most vulnerable beneficiaries. For questions, please reach out to Rebecca John, Head of Voluntās’ Middle East Regional Office.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Norwegian Meaningfulness at Work event yesterday at The Conduit, Oslo! 🇳🇴🙏 A special thanks to the panelists: Hege Aamotsmo, Atle H. Carlsen, Chris Hovde, Cecilie Martinsen, and Lars Erik Lund. Your willingness to lean in, share your leadership experiences, and engage in meaningful discussions made the event truly special and inspiring. 🔗 The Norwegian report on 'Meaniningfullness at Work' is now available for download: https://lnkd.in/dtKbF8dw We look forward to continuing the discussions on meaningfulness at work over the coming weeks and months and invite all institutions, leaders, and thinkers to participate in the discussion. 

Last week, we unveiled our Meaningfulness at Work 2024 Report at Industriens Hus in heart of Copenhagen. 🇩🇰   🌱 Our latest findings reveal a positive shift: work is becoming more meaningful, with an increasing score for the second year in a row, from 73 in 2023 to 74 in 2024.   🌍 Interestingly, Denmark experienced a slight decline, with scores dropping from 75 to 74. Meanwhile, Mexico sets a remarkable example, leading with a score of 84, while Australia and the UK lag behind with scores of 69 and 70, respectively.   📈 A concerning trend persists among the youth. For the third year in a row, individuals under 25 report the lowest sense of meaning at work, scoring 71. This is largely due to feelings of insecurity and difficulty in grasping the significance of their roles within organizations.   🔗 You can download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eQaWZbJf

The 'Meaningfulness at Work 2024' report is now available for download!   Discover the latest insights and explore how your organization can become more meaningful. Here is a glimpse of what the report uncovers:   🌍 Meaningfulness at work accounts for 49% of the overall sense of meaning in life. This varies by country, with India at 76% and Ukraine at 18%.   🌱 Leadership is the least important and lowest-performing driver of meaningfulness, with only 7% of respondents considering it crucial.   📈 Human beings under 25 report the lowest sense of meaning at work, feeling less safe to express themselves and challenged in their roles.   🔗 https://lnkd.in/eQaWZbJf

THANK YOU FOR TODAY 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to all the souls who shared a couple of hours of their one life with us. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for more than 300 human beings joining us at Industriens Hus for ‘Meaningfulness at Work 2024’ in Copenhagen this morning, diving into the insights from our Meaningfulness at Work 2024 report.   A special thanks to the panelists Lars Petersen, President & CEO, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Nina Mathiesen, Owner & CEO, Cobe, Morten Albæk, Founder & CEO, Voluntās, and Kinga Szabo Christensen, Deputy Director General, DI - Dansk Industri. Thanks for sharing your insights and concrete examples on how to create more meaningful workplaces in 2024 and beyond.   We look forward to continuing the discussions on meaningfulness at work over the coming weeks and months and invite all institutions, leaders, and thinkers to participate in the discussion. 

🎟️ Final call to Join Meaningfulness at Work 2024! 🚨   As May 22nd draws near, excitement is building for our annual event, Meaningfulness at Work 2024, set in the vibrant venue of Industriens Hus from 08:30 AM to 11:00 AM. With 270 leaders already on board, we are down to our final few seats!   This event is a collaborative effort with DI - Dansk Industri, featuring an array of visionary speakers poised to revolutionize how we think about and cultivate meaningful workplaces.    Nicolai E. E. Iversen will guide us through this year's insights on cultivating meaningful workplaces and delve into the latest findings and their implications, offering a philosophical perspective.   Lars Petersen will unfold the journey of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies in maintaining a meaningful workplace during times of extreme growth. Learn how they break conventional barriers and foster a culture where well-being and organizational growth go hand in hand.   Experience a thought-provoking panel debate on how to create a meaningful workplace with Lars Petersen, President & CEO, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Nina Mathiesen, Owner & CEO, Cobe, Morten Albæk, Founder & CEO, Voluntās and Kinga Szabo Christensen, Deputy Director General, Danish Industry. Whether you are a CEO, a team leader, an HR professional, or a People & Culture Director, this event is for you. We look forward to welcoming you and together exploring how we can make our workplaces more meaningful. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dqhn6HkM