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Job satisfaction, engagement and performance
Job performance In this article, we concentrate on explaining job performance from the perspective of psychosocial risks in the work environment. Many risks may hinder good job performance. The article does not concentrate on physical (such as, carrying heavy loads) or…
Contributor(s): Gerard Zwetsloot
, John Klein Hesselink
, Juliet Hassard
, Thomas Winski
Job satisfaction, engagement and performance
Introduction The concept of work engagement fits into the tradition of positive psychology, a recent paradigm shift in psychology which focuses on mental health rather than mental illness. This article gives an introduction to the concept of work engagement.…
Contributor(s): Thomas Winski
, Juliet Hassard
, Maartje Bakhuys Roozeboom
Job satisfaction, engagement and performance
Introduction This article examines the empirical evidence surrounding job satisfaction. While it is important to understand the theoretical makeup surrounding job satisfaction, this is beyond the scope of this article and is explored in Job satisfaction: theories and…
Contributor(s): Thomas Winski
, Juliet Hassard
Job satisfaction, engagement and performance
Job satisfaction Job satisfaction is one of the most researched variables in the area of workplace psychology [1], and has been associated with numerous psychosocial issues ranging from leadership to job design [2]. This article seeks to outline the key definitions…
Contributor(s): Juliet Hassard
, Tom Cox
, Thomas Winski
Job satisfaction, engagement and performance
Introduction This article will begin by providing definitions of healthy organisations and key conceptual components and principles underpinning this concept. Available good practice models of healthy workplaces will be outlined and discussed, while key elements…
Contributor(s): Juliet Hassard
, Thomas Winski