Happiness Works: The Science of Thriving at Work - Hardcover

by Jessica Weiss (Author)

A proven five-step framework to overcome the most pressing challenges in the modern workplace

At a time when American workplaces are in crisis, Happiness Works: The Science of Thriving at Work delivers a five-step framework to address the growing challenges they face, including the complexities of hybrid/remote work, rising mental health concerns, and a pervasive sense of disconnection and disengagement. Rooted in the latest research on psychology, this book offers a view of happiness at work that goes beyond hacks, cliches, and platitudes, enabling readers to create more inclusive, engaging, and ultimately more successful team environments.

Drawing on author Jessica Weiss's 15 years of leadership, culture, and organizational development consulting experience for some of the country's most prestigious organizations including Coca-Cola and Johnson & Johnson, this book explores concepts including:

• Fairness, transparency, and a help-others attitude as essential requisites to happiness habits and strategies
• Positivity and resilience as tools to manage negative thoughts and emotions
• The importance of friends at work
• A new concept of a To-Do List, focusing exclusively on what you got done
• The power of savoring the moment as a strategy to rewrite neural pathways for happiness

Thought-provoking and highly practical at every turn of the page, Happiness Works earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all professionals and leaders seeking real solutions to some of the most pressing problems in the workplace today.

Front Jacket

Happiness isn't just a fleeting emotion--it's a muscle that grows stronger with practice, a skill that can be developed. Ultimately, it's a superpower that transforms not only how we feel, but how we perform, connect, and thrive. True sustainable happiness at work isn't an impossible dream--it's an achievable reality that every single one of us deserves. It's not about pretending problems don't exist or putting on a fake smile--it's about building the capacity to find meaning, joy, and fulfillment even in the midst of demanding deadlines and difficult days. When we actively develop these skills and cultivate genuine connection in our professional lives, we don't just change our own experience--we become catalysts for positive change that ripples through entire organizations.

While 70% of employees report feeling disengaged at work, the happiest teams consistently outperform their peers by 31%. The difference isn't luck--it's science.

Both in life and in the workplace, happiness is a powerful driver of performance, because it emphasizes creating environments where individuals and teams perform well because they want to--not just because they feel obligated to.

Written by Jessica Weiss, renowned keynote speaker and workplace culture and leadership expert, Happiness Works: The Science of Thriving at Work includes an easy-to-follow five-step framework that readers can put into practice right away. The framework delivers insights on:

• How to build genuine workplace friendships that boost performance
• Cultivating positivity and resilience in challenging times
• Creating teams where people feel safe to innovate and take risks
• Finding a sense of progress and accomplishment in daily work
• Shaping pragmatic and practical optimism

Throughout, Happiness Works tackles the real challenges facing today's workforce: rising mental health concerns, widespread disconnection and disengagement, managing stress, preventing burnout, and overcoming limiting beliefs. It includes compelling stories of personal development from workers across many different roles and organizations.

Back Jacket

A proven framework to overcome the most pressing challenges in the modern workplace

At a time when American workplaces are in crisis, Happiness Works: The Science of Thriving at Work delivers a five-step framework to address the growing challenges they face, including the complexities of hybrid/remote work, mental health concerns, and a pervasive sense of disconnection and disengagement. Delivering a fresh perspective rooted in the latest research on psychology, teamwork, and organizational behavior, this book shows readers how to enhance their work relationships, contribute to a more cohesive team, and find greater happiness in their professional lives.

Happiness Works addresses the urgent challenges of today's evolving workplace and provides real solutions to the problems that so many of us face. This book is an essential read for workers, leaders, and anyone responsible for team performance in today's challenging work landscape who is seeking to create more inclusive, engaging, and ultimately more successful team environments.

Author Biography

JESSICA WEISS is an expert on happiness, culture, leadership, and organizational development. She is a frequent keynote speaker, has given TEDx talks, and spent years embedded in some of the most prestigious organizations throughout the country including American Express, Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola and more. Jessica instructs businesses on how to help their employees find more happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction at work.