for the work they are doing. Employees need to
spend time breaking their reasoning into logical
pieces of information and analyzing where their
boredom resides.
• Be an active problem solver. If our employees are not
happy with their current positions, it is their duty to
do something about it. Employees need to feel free to
speak up to suggest changes that will make things
better for individual employees and the organization
as a whole.
• Get competitive. Adding a level of competition to the
mix can work wonders on how employees view their
job. This may mean competitions for projects or
quality improvement ideas, brainstorming, or other
contributions to keep employees on their toes.
• Go out and search for passion. Employees need to determine
what would really make them more engaged
and passionate about their work. If it isn’t something
they will be able to receive in their current positions,
maybe it is time for a change.
• Stop searching for the mythical work-life balance.
Separating work and life into two distinct categories
can be damaging, leaving us to think one is a negative
and the other is positive (Pozin, 2013). We all
spend nearly a quarter of our lives on the job, so it is
better to look at work as a complementary element of
our lives