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| Published: September 25, 2023

The Role of Flourishing in Organizations

Ms. Garima Singh

Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, India Google Scholar More about the auther

, Dr. Archana Shukla

Head, Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.376.20231103

DOI: 10.25215/1103.376

ABSTRACT

Flourishing is a relatively new concept in the field of Positive Psychology focusing on positive mental health and the life well lived. It is a comprehensive form of mental health encompassing emotional, psychological and social well-being. The present paper attempts to examine how concept of human flourishing works at the very core of a productive and thriving workplace. The aim is also to understand the pathway of fostering flourishing in organizations so that goals of sustainable development can be achieved. The paper first explains the various theoretical models that describe the components of flourishing. This was followed by a discussion of different challenges to organizations posed by Covid-19 Pandemic, social isolation, remote working conditions and the phenomenon of the Great resignation. The consequences of these challenges result in various mental health issues among the current workforce in India and all over the world. The paper also describes strategic interventions that can be used to promote flourishing in organizations that are in the form of Psychological Capital, Character Strengths, Job Crafting etc.

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.376.20231103

10.25215/1103.376

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Published in   Volume 11, Issue 3, July-September, 2023