Work Happiness in the Sustainability of Organizations

Abstract

This chapter develops the theme of work happiness. First of all, the myths and frequent mistakes that are made when talking about this topic will be addressed. There are several investigations that have been developed in recent years about happiness at work, addressing it from different perspectives such as economic, philosophical, psychological, and also from management. Therefore, it is important to make a presentation of the main research and findings that have been found on work happiness. This will make it possible to explain the main theories and trends that help define this issue, to finally review which are the main applications in companies in recent years, and how this helps the sustainability of organizations.