TY - BOOK AU - Paauwe,Jaap TI - Progressing performance and well-being at work: travelling the loop T2 - New horizons in management SN - 9781800377936 (hardcover) AV - HD6955.P33 2024 PY - 2024/// CY - Cheltenham, UK, Northampton, MA, USA PB - Edward Elgar Publishing KW - Industrial sociology KW - Employees KW - Mental health KW - Work environment KW - Well-being KW - Employee motivation KW - Performance standards N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "Through concise investigations into key questions such as how we can develop meaningful work experiences and how we can create an enabling work setting, Jaap Paauwe aids readers' understanding of how optimal workplace commitment and organizational performance may be achieved. Progressing Performance and Wellbeing at Work provides an indispensable overview of highly applicable organization and Human Resource Management theories, such as goal setting theory, job demands resources theory and psychological contract theory. Chapters clearly indicate how such theories may be put into practice, detailing how and why they may boost commitment and motivation in often fast-paced and challenging workplaces. Ultimately, this essential book showcases proven methods with which managers can improve employee wellbeing. This timely book will be highly engaging for practitioners and managers who are seeking to boost company wellbeing and performance. An intriguing contribution to the field of HR, it will additionally benefit students and researchers studying business, occupational psychology and strategic management." -- ER -