Élodie Chevallier
A journey between France and Canada, to nourish a plural vision and broaden perspectives on work
HR professional, I have enriched my practice through research to better understand and support the dynamics of the search for meaning at work.
What has always fascinated me is the human side — the ways we act, think, cooperate, resist, invent. This naturally led me to human resources. For over ten years, I held various roles — in career management, training, recruitment — within both public and private organizations.
As these experiences unfolded, one realization became clear: too many professionals lose touch with what gives their work meaning. Dissonance between personal values and managerial practices, loss of bearings, search for coherence, need for something tangible…
As a professional supporting individuals and organizations, I wanted to deeply understand the difficulties people shared with me, so I could offer more precise, more meaningful responses. That’s what led me to scientific research. I returned to academia to complete a PhD, then a postdoctoral fellowship in Canada, to explore new approaches and different work cultures.
“Rethinking work, moving beyond rigid models, co-constructing living, adaptive formats, that’s what drives me, every day”
I have built collaborations with engaged researchers and research centers on both sides of the Atlantic. These exchanges enrich my practice, combine diverse perspectives, and sharpen my analyses. Some of these partners also contribute directly to the firm’s projects, bringing their expertise and helping develop more nuanced, multi-layered understandings of key issues. Together, we strengthen the quality of each initiative, staying as close as possible to the realities of organizational life.
In creating The meaning of work, I wanted to bring all this richness to those who seek to restore value to work, transform their practices, evolve their workplace culture, or simply regain a more vibrant, more aligned dynamic.
