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Theories and Concepts of Well-being and Happiness in the Workplace: Foundations and Practical Applications

Theories and Concepts of Well-being and Happiness in the Workplace: Foundations and Practical Applications
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Author(s): Sakshi (Lovely Professional University, India)and Shivani Dhand (Lovely Professional University, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 22
Source title: Insights on Wellbeing and Happiness in the Workplace
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Kakul Agha (Skyline University College, UAE)and Anees Janee Ali (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2939-9.ch014

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Abstract

The rising rates of stress, burnout, and disengagement at work reveal the shortcomings of the traditional reframing employee well-being approach. Companies are losing productivity, employees are losing interest, therefore, new measures are due. This particular chapter looks at the basic structures such as Job Satisfaction Theory, Positive Psychology, and Self-Determination Theory to determine what promotes well-being in the workplace. With the combination of these theories and models, organizations may make and implement such strategies that encourage ask for autonomy, presence of purpose and healthy connections which cut down instances of burnout and raise levels of happiness. These practices also raise employee's satisfaction and enhance the productivity of the organization as a whole which proves the importance of well-being in the sustainability of the organization's success.

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