According to many studies, we all work for the same thing--and it's not just money. It's meaning. Through our work, we seek a sense of purpose, contribution, connection, value, and hope. Digging down to the meaning of work taps our resilience in hard times and our passion in good times. Dave Ulrich, an influ ential voice in the corporate human-resources field in the United States, suggested that companies should be "turning down the downturn" by creating "abundant organisations" where employees find meaning in their work.