Happiness in the Workplace: Exploratory Study and the Struggle of Integration

This study explores the role of Happiness as a driver of workplace effectiveness and performance. The literature review reveals seven themes that collectively both describe and define workplace happiness. Thirty-three seasoned professionals were invited to complete a structured questionnaire that provided both qualitative and quantitative data for this exploratory study. Results revealed the interconnected nature of happiness with key workplace elements. The integration of Happiness within workplace processes, was found to be of critical importance. Results highlight the nuanced interplay of happiness in the workplace, its pivotal role in driving organizational success, as well as the resistance of explicit integration.