Professional Motivations Research Lab

Working to Benefit Society

The Professional Motivations Research Lab (PMRL) takes an interdisciplinary perspective to understand reasons and contexts that best support professionals who work to benefit society.

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Publication Announcement

We are thrilled to announce the publication of our paper titled: "Frontiers of public service motivation research in Canada: A scoping review" in the Journal of Canadian Public Administration

Navigating Remote Work: Unique Challenges for Public Sector Employees Highlighted in The Conversation

Open Think Blogs

Nachum Gabler, PhD candidate (Class of ’27), explores what motivates public servants. Dive into his Open Think Blogs for thought-provoking discussions on public service motivation and organizational improvement.

What's Motivating Canadian Public Servants

“I think the fact that I can do some really good work, be proud of the projects I did, and that a number of my recommendations were accepted, and I can see how they influence decision making. I take a lot of pride in that, and that motivates me to keep going.” - Participant 35

Our team includes researchers from diverse disciplines including public administration, human resources, leadership, psychology, information management, and economics. The combination of expertise and perspectives allows for a comprehensive analysis of modern workplace issues.

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