Reconceptualizing Workplace Thriving and Setting Future Research Agenda.

Area of Science:

• Organizational Psychology
• Workplace Well-being
• Human Resource Development

Background:

• Current conceptualizations of workplace thriving are limited, focusing narrowly on vitality and learning.
• This narrow focus restricts the applicability of thriving despite its interconnected, multi-dimensional, and holistic nature.
• Existing literature has shortcomings in fully capturing the scope of workplace thriving.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the concept of workplace thriving.
• To identify limitations in the existing literature on thriving.
• To propose a new, expanded perspective for reconceptualizing workplace thriving.

Main Methods:

• The study defines thriving as a state of positive engagement and well-being.
• It proposes a conceptual model for understanding thriving.
• Focuses on contextual, proximal, and resource factors like mindfulness, resourcefulness, and resilience.

Main Results:

• A new definition of thriving is proposed: a positive engagement and well-being state.
• A conceptual model is presented to guide understanding and application.
• Key factors contributing to thriving include mindfulness, resourcefulness, and resilience.

Conclusions:

• Reconceptualizing thriving provides a more holistic and applicable framework.
• This expanded view enables individuals to better navigate organizational challenges.
• The proposed model supports employee effectiveness and career flourishing.