Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters The Science Behind Employee Happiness and Organizational Performance

"They have done some of the best analysis in the field seeking to understand the drivers of wellbeing, and its links to productivity." - Financial Times

Advance Praise for Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters:

"Workplace wellbeing is more important but also more elusive than ever. The good news is that De Neve and Ward have given us an evidence-based guide to finding it. This book is truly essential reading for every leader in business today." - Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology, Yale University; host, The Happiness Lab podcast

"Finally-a smart, complete, and readable account of the science of workplace wellbeing, along with practical advice about how to improve it. Forget all that nonsense about effective habits and visionary leadership. This is the book every executive, manager, and business owner should read." - Daniel Gilbert, Professor of Psychology, Harvard University; author, New York Times bestseller Stumbling on Happiness

"How we feel at work not only matters greatly for human wellbeing, it's also crucial to company performance. De Neve and Ward provide us with the evidence and tools we need to take workplace wellbeing and performance to the next level. This book is a game changer." - Diana Han, MD, Chief Health and Wellbeing Officer, Unilever

"Wellbeing is good for us: it makes us happier, healthier, and more resilient. Finally, in this splendid book, De Neve and Ward also give us compelling evidence that wellbeing is measurable and profitable." - Martin Seligman, Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania; author, New York Times bestseller Authentic Happiness

"'Workplace wellbeing matters.' Everyone says this, but what is workplace wellbeing and how can we improve it? This excellent, evidence-rich book opens the black box and identifies the specific features of workplace wellbeing that are linked to improved performance, providing practical steps for managers to enhance them." - Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance, London Business School; author, Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit

"It's clear we're in a new era for organizations in which the ability to attract and retain talent is absolutely critical to innovation and success. This book conclusively demonstrates that workplace wellbeing should underpin any company's strategy. A must-read." - Loren Shuster, Chief People Officer, LEGO Group