Worker Well-Being: A Continuous Improvement Framework

Lisa C. Walsh (), Madison Montemayor-Dominguez, Calen Horton, S. Gokce Boz and Sonja Lyubomirsky
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Lisa C. Walsh: University of California, Riverside
Madison Montemayor-Dominguez: University of California, Riverside
Calen Horton: University of California, Riverside
S. Gokce Boz: University of California, Riverside
Sonja Lyubomirsky: University of California, Riverside

Applied Research in Quality of Life, 2023, vol. 18, issue 6, No 7, 2993-3017

Abstract: Abstract Cross-sectional, longitudinal, and experimental research demonstrates that subjective well-being (e.g., positive emotions, life satisfaction) relates to, precedes, and leads to employee success on numerous work-related outcomes. We extend these findings by considering how organizations might improve worker well-being. Accordingly, we propose the Worker Well-Being Continuous Improvement Framework with three phases: (1) an initial phase with a pretest assessment of worker well-being; (2) a test phase, where a specific positive change to improve worker well-being is implemented; and (3) a concluding phase that administers a posttest assessment to examine the effectiveness of the change. We also discuss three important considerations to address when implementing the framework: (1) measuring employee well-being, (2) building thriving work cultures, and (3) deploying positive activity interventions. Consequently, organizations can rapidly test evidence-based practices to select the most relevant and effective positive changes for their employees.

Keywords: Well-being; Positive emotions; Life satisfaction; Work; Career; Success (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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