Driven in part by the turmoil in the current economy, organizational/workplace responses often lead to job loss and other cost-cutting measures. The reality or threat of job loss swirls around the lives of many in today’s workplace, affecting the hopes and dreams of thousands of workers, their families, and their communities. With these formi- dable challenges facing so many, what kinds of conditions can help bring about positive change? How can workers and their organizations create a more positive and proactive workplace that bridges economic and human goals? This article will explore these and related questions and provide insights into the ways that positive psychologic principles can be applied to the processes of work motivation