What Is Missing?
According to one consulting group, when you ask people how they feel about work, they talk about a sense of loss; lack of purpose, trust, and commitment; a loosening of emotional ties to the workplace; and questioning whether their work is worthwhile (Holbrecke and Springett, 2004). People believe they can no longer assume their organization will protect their interests; there is now widespread recognition that they have to take care of themselves, continue to learn and develop throughout their lives, and be responsible for managing their own careers. People are feeling less connected at home and at work; they work longer hours and spend what little leisure time they have with family or watching TV. They don’t have the time ...
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