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Selected as a Best Book of 2011 by the Center for Optimal Adult Development (COAD)
'In this book, Robertson and Cooper provide a ground-breaking evidenced-based framework, backed by comprehensive real-world case studies, on the emerging top priority challenge facing today's organizations – the well-being of employees.' – Fred Luthans, Distinguished Professor of Management, University of Nebraska, USA
'Organisations with high levels of wellbeing reap the benefits of lower absenteeism and more productive employees. This makes the business case for improving wellbeing in the workplace.' – Jo Swinson, MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Wellbeing Economics
'For our brains to be healthy and happy, we need them to evolve in physical and social environments tailored to maximize well being. Robertson and Cooper are pioneers on that front. Their book provides groundbreaking directions to achieve this goal at work, as they introduce the conceptof workplace wellbeing through real life examples of what organizations have done and/or should do to improve the lives and therefore the productivity of their employees. This unique book provides the reader with novel academic and corporate insights and benefits for both the individual and the organization.' – Olivier Oullier, PhD, Professor of
Neuroscience at the University of Provence, Scientific Adviser at the Center for Strategic Analysis of the Prime Minister of France
'Cary and Ivan explore the critical topic of organization health and well-being with their usual passion, rigour and reader-engaging simplicity. A must read for any organizational leader interested in optimizing the long term performance of their people.' – Paul Chesworth, Vice President of HR, Vodafone Europe
'In this book, Robertson and Cooper provide a ground-breaking evidenced-based framework, backed by comprehensive real-world case studies, on the emerging top priority challenge facing today's organizations – the well-being of employees.' – Fred Luthans, Distinguished Professor of Management, University of Nebraska, USA
'Organisations with high levels of wellbeing reap the benefits of lower absenteeism and more productive employees. This makes the business case for improving wellbeing in the workplace.' – Jo Swinson, MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Wellbeing Economics
'For our brains to be healthy and happy, we need them to evolve in physical and social environments tailored to maximize well being. Robertson and Cooper are pioneers on that front. Their book provides groundbreaking directions to achieve this goal at work, as they introduce the conceptof workplace wellbeing through real life examples of what organizations have done and/or should do to improve the lives and therefore the productivity of their employees. This unique book provides the reader with novel academic and corporate insights and benefits for both the individual and the organization.' – Olivier Oullier, PhD, Professor of
Neuroscience at the University of Provence, Scientific Adviser at the Center for Strategic Analysis of the Prime Minister of France
'Cary and Ivan explore the critical topic of organization health and well-being with their usual passion, rigour and reader-engaging simplicity. A must read for any organizational leader interested in optimizing the long term performance of their people.' – Paul Chesworth, Vice President of HR, Vodafone Europe
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High levels of psychological well-being amongst employees translate into good news for the organization – including lower sickness-absence levels, attraction and retention of talented people and more satisfied customers, clients or service users. People with higher levels of psychological well-being work better, live longer and have happier lives. Engagement and well-being can sustain each other and lead to a healthier and more productive organization – a win-win for employees and employer.
This is a practically-orientated book giving sound advice and evidence-based guidance to organizations and individuals on how to improve and sustain employee well-being to realise its positive impact. It will be useful to HR, Occupational Health and managers in any organizational setting.
This is a practically-orientated book giving sound advice and evidence-based guidance to organizations and individuals on how to improve and sustain employee well-being to realise its positive impact. It will be useful to HR, Occupational Health and managers in any organizational setting.
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This is a well written and useful book for any employer who is concerned about health and wellbeing at work. it assists employers in setting out the business case for investment in this area.
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