Wellbeing At Work

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Since 2007, the Gallup World Poll has tracked the mood of the world. The number of people suffering those who say their present life is miserable and have negative views of the next five years is on the rise. Every percentage point represents about 50 million people aged 15+.

Based on over 100 million global interviews and extensive research into the key elements of wellbeing, Gallups latest book, Wellbeing at Work, shows leaders how to address the mental health crisis and improve wellbeing where these efforts have the greatest impact the workplace.

As workplaces around the world face mental and physical health crises, economic uncertainty, and heightened political and social tensions, resilient employees who are thriving at work and in their lives are more important than ever.

Wellbeing at Workbreaks fresh ground in the discussion of employee mental health and wellbeing. With novel insights and the latest research, Gallups next book takes the global conversation on employee wellbeing and resilience to new heights.

Wellbeing at Work is more than just another book to read. Leaders and organisations will use it as a resource for maximising employee wellbeing and building resilient teams. It is rich in research insights, strategies and actions leaders can take to create a thriving workplace culture right now.

Universal and trusted, Gallups unmatched authority and credibility transform businesses, nonprofit organisations, schools and faith communities that want to develop their human potential.

Author Bio

Jim Clifton is Chairman of Gallup and bestselling author of Born to Build, The Coming Jobs War, Wellbeing at Work and the #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller It's the Manager. He is the creator of The Gallup Path, a metric-based economic model that shows the role human nature plays in business outcomes. This model is used in performance management systems in more than 500 companies worldwide. His most recent innovation, the Gallup World Poll, is designed to give the world's 7 billion citizens a voice on virtually all key global issues. Under his leadership, Gallup has expanded from a predominantly U.S.-based company to a worldwide organization with 40 offices in 30 countries and regions.

Jim Harter, Ph.D., is Chief Scientist, Workplace for Gallup and bestselling coauthor of Culture Shock, Wellbeing at Work, It's the Manager, 12: The Elements of Great Managing and Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements. His research is also featured in the groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, First, Break All the Rules. Dr. Harter has led more than 1,000 studies of workplace effectiveness, including the largest ongoing meta-analysis of human potential and business unit performance. His work has also appeared in many publications, including Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, and in many prominent academic journals.