Well-Being and Happiness in the Workplace in a Globalised Economy: Comparative Perspectives on Labour-Market Structures and Employee Rights
Year: 2026
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: Labour law has undergone profound transformations over the past decade due to digitalisation, workforce mobility, and the increasing flexibility of employment relationships.As a result, workplace well-being and employee happiness have become priorities in a globalised economy.Globalisation has redefined the dynamics of employment relationships, bringing to the forefront the need to strike a balance between personal and professional life, ensure active employee participation in decision-making processes, and provide a safe working environment.In this context, interactions between the main socioeconomic actors are evolving towards more flexible forms, characterised by innovative social dialogue aimed at identifying solutions to achieve a widely recognised ideal: creating a work environment that supports happiness and well-being.At the same time, integrating employees' aspirations, demands, and expectations into organisational strategies is becoming an essential condition for the efficient functioning of any business entity.The focus is increasingly shifting towards the human dimension of work, by valuing employees' experiences and ensuring job satisfaction and happiness.Against the backdrop of these transformations, labour law faces significant challenges generated by globalisation, which intensifies competition and directly impacts organisations' ability to adapt and maintain long-term viability.In the context of economic globalisation, concern for employees' well-being and happiness has become a strategic tool, not merely a social objective.Consequently, organisations have developed policies aimed at balancing economic performance with the quality of working life.
Institution: Universitatea Andrei Şaguna
Language: English
Subfield: Industrial relations
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W7214520352