Autonomy refers to the level of control, independence, and decision-making power employees have over their work — not just what they do in their role, but how, when, and where they do it, within professional boundaries.

When employees feel a sense of autonomy, they feel trusted and empowered, boosting motivation, innovation and engagement, increasing job satisfaction, and reducing stress.

Our latest insight video brings co-authors Dr Cherise Regier and Alexandra Kirienko together to explain how best to give your employees true autonomy within their roles.

Work Wellbeing Playbook 2.0 is available as an open-access resource, free-of-charge, at worldwellbeingmovement.org/playbook.

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