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The purpose of this paper is to study the role of task, relational and cognitive job crafting on the relationship between resiliency and meaningfulness in work.

This study used path analysis under the framework of structural equation modeling to test the hypotheses using a sample of 374 law enforcement employees.

Results from the analysis revealed a direct effect of resiliency on meaningfulness. This study also found that relational and cognitive crafting partially mediate these relationships.

Understanding the proactive strategies resilient employees can use to build meaning in work will help managers develop better training programs. The findings emphasize the importance of building social relations and positive reframing of work as a mechanism to bounce back from adverse circumstances.

This paper provides empirical evidence of the proactive actions resilient employees implement to build meaningfulness in work.

Using instrumentation grounded in the “Big Five” theoretical framework, this paper empirically examines personality as a predictor of career strategy behavior. Results support expectations that some aspects of personality (e.g. being extroverted or sociable) are associated with greater use of strategies involving relationships with others (e.g. seeking mentoring relationships). Other results indicate an association between personality dimensions (e.g. “openness to experience” or “intellectance”) and more self‐directed career strategies (e.g. developing skill/career flexibility). Implications of these results and directions for future study are discussed.

Outlines the current situation with regard to protection of workers in the workplace in the USA. Discusses the reforms that are currently being discussed in the new congress. Gives details of the proposed new OSHAA industry wide ergonomics standard covering purpose, scope identification and training. Looks at the importance of ergonomics in the workplace in minimizing musculoskeletal disorders. Considers ergonomics compliance with Federal OHSA and concludes that if these proposals are introduced, it would mean sweeping changes with employers forced to review and evaluate almost every job undertaken within a company.