Organisation & Leadership

S. Lyubomirsky et al. say: "The cross-sectional evidence reveals that happy workers enjoy multiple advantages over their less happy peers. Individuals high in subjective well-being are more likely to secure job interviews, to be evaluated more positively by supervisors once they obtain a job, to show superior performance and productivity, and to handle managerial jobs better. They are also less likely to show counter-productive workplace behavior and job burnout."

Positive psychology, when applied correctly, can provide employees with a greater opportunity to use skills and vary work duties. However, it is important to remember that changing work conditions and roles can lead to stress amongst employees if they are not properly supported by management in their venture. This particularly holds true for employees who must meet the expectations of organisations with unrealistic goals and targets.

Hungary: 
Eszter Kovacs (http://www.profiltraining.hu/index2.php?lang=en;%20www.pozitivpszichologia.hu; http://www.profiltraining.hu/index2.php?lang=en;%20www.pozitivpszichologia.hu) is engaged in the development of positive organizations and leadership culture.