05 Apr Happiness at work – a positive psychology approach to job design
I speak frequently about happiness at work and more generally, applying the principles of positive psychology to enhance morale, engagement, satisfaction, productivity and more.
Often, people come and ask me whether, if they’re currently unhappy at work whether they need to leave and find a new job or employer…and my response is maybe, but it’s typically best to try to work with what you have first.
As a general rule, I encourage people to practice appreciation, focus more on positives, build their relationships within the organisation and more fully utilise their strengths. To find out more about our programs in this domain – click here
In addition, for those interested in applying the principles of positive psychology to boost job satisfaction and happiness at work I’ve just read an interesting article focusing on a similar approach but referring more to motivation at work. To read more from Positive Psychology News Daily – click here