This webinar will review the repertoire of individual-level positive psychology exercises that have been adapted for use in the workplace and provide guidance on how to effectively implement them in practice. Exercises reviewed will include: job crafting, gratitude, acts of kindness, and the reflected best self exercise. The guidance offered will address practical limitations as well as caveats from researchers throughout this practitioner-oriented webinar.
Take-home messages:
- Employees and organizations have a wide range of positive psychology exercises to choose from in the workplace based on their needs and preferences
- Workplace positive psychology practices are not “one-size-fits-all”
- Guidance from relevant research findings can help to shape the effective implementation of positive psychology practices in organizations.
Learning Outcomes
To identify the various types of workplace positive psychology practices that have been evaluated by researchers
To follow guidelines for implementing specific evidence-based workplace positive psychology practices as a complement to more foundational ways of addressing employee well-being.
To carefully consider personal and organizational factors that may impact the effectiveness of these practices and their ability to cultivate more lasting changes.