Several employers are consulting with specialists in workplace configuration and color schemes to promote more cheerful environments. The third key enticement is more meaningful work. Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert cartoon strip says creativity both in the workplace and outside the workplace adds this needed outlet. Like many of his colleagues, he couldn't find enough creative outlets in the corporation world. Others of Adam's co-workers recently wrote a book about World War II on the side and another plays bassoon in a symphony orchestra.
Hard work is less a guarantee for personal success in the workplace.
Consequently people are turning to their avocations as well as vocations for a sense of identity and self-esteem. Since repetition can lead to burnout, human resources practitioners may find themselves counseling a burned out employee who wants to switch jobs because they no longer feel that work is meaningful. Sometimes, it is not the employee who needs to leave, but lateral moves to other assignments that will enhance performance. By maintaining an on-going dialogue, many employees may be kept from jumping ship. Joint ventures will be formed quickly between for-profit firms to accomplish one task or do a job.