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Insights on Wellbeing and Happiness in the Workplace

Kakul Agha (Horizon University College, UAE) and Anees Janee Ali (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)
Indexed In: SCOPUS
Release Date: January, 2025 | Copyright: © 2025 | Pages: 616
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Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase
ISBN13: 9798369329399
ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369351581
EISBN13: 9798369329405
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2939-9

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Employees' well-being and happiness are often overlooked in today's fast-paced and competitive work environments. This can lead to decreased productivity, high turnover rates, and a negative impact on organizational success. Despite the growing recognition of the importance of employee well-being, many organizations need help implementing effective strategies to support it. This gap in understanding and action calls for a comprehensive resource that can provide insights, methods, and frameworks to enhance well-being and happiness in the workplace.

Insights on Wellbeing and Happiness in the Workplace solves this pressing challenge. This book serves as a guiding light for researchers, students, and decision-makers alike by offering a collection of thoughts, insights, and discussions. It delves into the latest theories and concepts about employee well-being and happiness, offering practical guidance on how organizations can create a positive work environment that fosters employee satisfaction and engagement. Additionally, the book provides valuable insights into the implications of well-being and happiness in the workplace, helping organizations formulate policies and frameworks that prioritize employee well-being.

This edited book is not just a resource for academics and researchers; it is a practical, comprehensive tool for organizations seeking to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity. It provides a detailed roadmap for strategic decision-making and policy formulation, empowering organizations to create a workplace culture that values and prioritizes employee wellbeing and happiness. With its comprehensive coverage of critical topics and its practical, reliable approach, Insights on Wellbeing and Happiness in the Workplace is set to become an indispensable resource for anyone interested in fostering a positive work environment.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Employee Happiness
  • Employee Wellbeing
  • Future Trends
  • Organizational Policies
  • Positive Work Environment
  • Practices
  • Psychological Wellbeing
  • Wellbeing
  • Workplace Culture
  • Workplace Policies
  • Workplace Satisfaction

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Dr. Kakul Agha , an Associate Professor at Skyline University College, Sharjah, UAE. She is a PhD from Aligarh Muslim University India; MBA (HR); PG in Higher Education Professional Practice from Coventry University, UK, and carries 27 years of experience in UAE, India and Oman. Since 2014, she is an Associate Professor at Skyline University College, Sharjah. Till 2014 she was the Head, Postgraduate Department, Middle East College, and a Visiting Professor, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman. Dr. Agha is a Fellow, Higher Education Academy, UK since 2010 & has served as the Founding Chair of Teaching Effectiveness Committee, Skyline University from September 2014 till 2016 and as a Coordinator, Teaching Effectiveness Committee from September 2016-2018. At Skyline University College, she won “Award for Excellence in Teaching Effectiveness” (2016-17) & (2022-23); “Excellence in Services” (2017-18) and “Excellence in Research” (2018-19). She headed the Linking MED-GULF, Erasmus-Mundus Project, Sultanate of Oman in collaboration with University of Barcelona. She provides consultancy in HRM, Work-Life Integration and Happiness to managerial, non-managerial, academic and non-academic professionals and conducts Boot camps for students. She is a reviewer of renowned journals and has a podcast channel “The Business Bubbles” on Spotify highlighting her business track podcasts. She is a Certified Trainer on Happiness and Work-life balance having 3 certifications from University of Berkeley, US. Dr Agha has 3 edited books, several book chapters and research articles to her credit. She conducts workshops and seminars on various subjects including HRM, mental health, wellbeing, education and management.

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