Employee Well-Being

“This is a book that explains two important things. First, why organizations should care about well-being. Second, why the challenge is rife with obstacles and difficulties. The book, in other words, tells us why creating organizational well-being is not for the faint of heart.”

—Miguel Pina e Cunha, NOVA School of Business and Economics, Portugal

This textbook offers a comprehensive, research-based approach to employee well-being. It combines current evidence with practical, actionable recommendations for both individuals and organizations.

It explains the current landscape of employee wellbeing while offering pathways for improving it. Divided into two parts, Part 1 examines the historical foundations and current realities of employee well-being, including overwork, burnout, stress, and overload. Part 2 focuses on leveraging recent research and relevant examples to provide readers with practical strategies for fostering well-being through both individual actions and organizational practices.

Students will gain invaluable, research-based insights to help them design healthier workplaces, support employee flourishing, and become effective leaders in a changing world of work. Instructors will benefit from valuable supplementary materials, such as ready-to-use PowerPoint slides and a sample syllabus.

Ultimately, this textbook will serve as a foundation for business schools to teach today’s employees and tomorrow’s leaders about the true meaning of workplace well-being.

Jaclyn Margolis is an Associate Professor of Applied Behavioral Science in the Graziadio Business School at Pepperdine University, USA. Her research focuses on employee well-being, teamwork, and leadership. Dr. Margolis's writings and teaching explore how employees find joy in their work, collaborate effectively, and manage stress.