The Way We Work Isn’t Working
Work has changed faster than our expectations of it. We’re asked to deliver more, adapt more, learn more, and care more — all while staying motivated, balanced, and somehow “engaged.”
But most people, whether they work in a company, run a small business, or work independently, aren’t struggling because they don't care or lack ambition. They’re struggling because the old lens for understanding work no longer fits the reality of working today.
The traditional view of work is too narrow.
It measures output.
It rewards productivity.
It values efficiency.
But it pays almost no attention to the lived experience behind the work — the energy, clarity, curiosity, and connection that make work sustainable.
What today’s workers feel is something different.
They’re stretched, but not necessarily growing.
Busy, but not always moving with purpose.
Capable, but not always sure where they’re heading.
Talented, but sometimes running on a kind of autopilot.
A New Lens: Performance • Learning • Enjoyment
The experience of work isn’t one-dimensional. It’s not just “how hard you work” or “how well you perform.” Work is shaped by the dynamic interaction between:
- Performance: Your clarity, focus, and sense of effectiveness.
- Learning: Your growth, adaptability, and capacity to stay curious.
- Enjoyment: Your energy, connection, and sense of meaning.
When these three move together, work feels sustainable. You’re not just producing — you’re progressing. You’re not just coping — you’re developing. You’re not just showing up — you’re showing your potential.
WorkReframe is built to help you see that shift early.
Work Drift™ & Sustainable Success
Most people today aren’t fully engaged or fully disengaged — they’re somewhere in between. They’re doing the work, meeting expectations, and staying productive, but not always feeling connected to growth, purpose, or progress. That middle state is what we call Work Drift™.
Work Drift happens when Performance, Learning, and Enjoyment lose balance for too long. You may still be capable and reliable — even successful on paper — but the energy that drives growth starts to thin out.
Work Drift isn’t burnout or disengagement. It’s the space in between — where work still gets done, but the spark that makes it meaningful starts to fade.
Sustainable success comes from recognizing that drift early — and restoring balance across P, L, and E. When Performance is aligned with growth and enjoyment, work feels both productive and alive.
The Work Frame™ helps you see this balance clearly — so you can make small adjustments that renew energy, strengthen focus, and reconnect you to what makes work worthwhile.
From Theory to Practice: The Work Frame™ Assessment
The Work Frame™ Assessment takes the PLE Theory and turns it into a clear, practical snapshot of your current work experience. It helps you see how Performance, Learning, and Enjoyment are interacting right now — revealing patterns that drive your energy, growth, and overall sense of purpose.
The goal isn’t to judge or score your performance — it’s to create awareness. Awareness that allows you to adjust focus, renew motivation, and build sustainable momentum in your work.