Friends, care responsibilities, personal passions and leisure are a crucial determinant of career satisfaction. People will leave their jobs if unable to deal with the time pressure. Sabbaticals will be seen as part of how workers look after themselves. Work is growing increasingly atomized and managers are becoming more invisible. In this atmosphere, people look for mentors for support in a highly competitive work environment.
People feel there is no one with whom to discuss their work.
These communities will be based on various shared values and interests. Instead of hiring for potential, employers are looking for people who can hit the ground running. Profit sharing and productivity gain sharing are becoming part of the typical compensation package. Become an active player in managing your own life. The Globe and Mail, December 20, 1999.