In this Cambridge Companion, global thought leaders in the fields of workplace stress and well-being highlight how theory and research can improve employee health and well-being. The volume explains how and why the topics of workplace stress and well-being have evolved and continue to be highly...

pt. I. Individual wellbeing -- pt. II. Family and extra-work experiences and activities -- pt. III. Work and career experiences and activities -- pt. IV. Leadership and wellbeing -- pt. V. The way forward - putting it all together.

High levels of psychological well-being amongst employees translate into good news for the organization, including lower sickness-absence levels, attraction and retention of talented people, and more satisfied customers, clients, or service users. People with higher levels of psychological...