Happiness at Work: Maximizing Your Psychological Capital for Success

by Jessica Pryce-Jones

Sharing the results of her four-year research journey in simple, jargon-free language, Pryce-Jones exposes the secrets of being happy at work.Focuses on what happiness really means in a work context and why it matters to individuals and organisations in both human and financial termsEquips readers with the information, knowledge and skills to make the most of the nearly 100,000 hours that they'll spend at work over a lifetimeDemystifies psychological research through a fascinating array of anecdotes, case studies, and interviews from people in the trenches of the working world, including business world-leaders, politicians, particle physicists, and philosophers, sheep farmers, waitresses, journalists, teachers, and lawyers, to name just a few

Genres: Business

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Merrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many business books are dedicated to vision, strategy, driving change, and leadership, but few take on the topic of happiness so directly. Jessica Pryce-Jones bravely treads where few have traveled. Happiness at Work convincingly makes the case that happiness should be taken seriously. Her research reveals that happy employees are not only more motivated, career-driven and healthy, but also they are more productive, remain in their positions longer, are better to work with. Jessica Pryce-Jones demystifies the topic of happiness at work and provides strategies for organizations to enhance employee happiness.

For those who may think that this book is just a soft business book about emotions, note that Pryce-Jones Pryce-Jones defines happiness as “a mindset which allows you to maximize performance and achieve your potential. You do this by being mindful of the highs and lows when working alone or with others.” That doesn’t sound soft to me.

I particularly liked her 5 Cs (the five major components of happiness), which include: Contribution, Conviction Culture, Commitment, and Confidence. The 5Cs are accompanied by three supporting themes: Pride, Trust, and Recognition.

For those who think that happiness is intangible, according to the author’s research, happy workers are 180 percent happier with their lives, 180 percent more energized, and complete
50 percent more work than those on the other end of the spectrum. Sounds pretty tangible to me.

[Yvette Manuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book, useful and and handy to have, great career guidance too.

[Beatriz Fernandes · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books on work affairs I've read so far. Totally based on actual science but never feels like you're reading a technical book. A book for those seeking to boost their happiness at work without feeling like they're reading a self-help book.

[Cozonacci · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you want to discover what factors influence your happiness at work consider reading this book - interesting stats, discoveries and recommendations

[Amit · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good book one of the best i have read on career development and work happiess. Well written too

[Chanikan]

very good