Positive Psychology at Work: A Win-Win for the Worker and the Organization


Authors : Dr. Anamika

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 10 - October


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Abstract : Positive psychology in the workplace is getting more and more attention because of the potential it has to benefit employees and organizations alike. We will look for the role of positive psychology principles applied to the work environment, such as strengths-based leadership, job crafting, psychological capital, and well-being interventions, and how it promotes the individual taking more satisfaction from their work and helps organizations to thrive. Empirical studies and theoretical constructs have been examined in this investigation to understand how a positive work environment inspires an increase in engagement, productivity, and overall well-being. It also discusses some practical strategies about how implementing positive psychology at work.

Keywords : Positive Psychology, Workplace, Productivity, Well-Being.

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Positive psychology in the workplace is getting more and more attention because of the potential it has to benefit employees and organizations alike. We will look for the role of positive psychology principles applied to the work environment, such as strengths-based leadership, job crafting, psychological capital, and well-being interventions, and how it promotes the individual taking more satisfaction from their work and helps organizations to thrive. Empirical studies and theoretical constructs have been examined in this investigation to understand how a positive work environment inspires an increase in engagement, productivity, and overall well-being. It also discusses some practical strategies about how implementing positive psychology at work.

Keywords : Positive Psychology, Workplace, Productivity, Well-Being.

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