HAPPINESS AT WORK: ANALYSIS AND PROPOSAL OF SOME CRITICAL VARIABLES

Abstract

At present time, humankind is challenged with many problems. At work field the situation is not different. Intimidating words are daily heard, such as: downsizing, cutbacks, fusions, acquisitions, reengineering, etc. However, at least in this area, the initiative of some companies to provide a healthier environment to their employees should be received with enthusiam. Work is an essential component of the picture of human experiences, allowing our abilities and potentialities to come forth. Nevertheless, companies have been making use of man at their own convenience. And technology has been a mean instrument in this task Hence, we propose a conceptual framework composed by some variables regarded as fundamental and indispensable to the achievement of happiness at work, namely: satisfaction at work, confidence, loyalty, leadership, values, and humanism. Finally, we conclude that entrepreneurial managers are now facing the challenge and opportunity to bring about truly creative changes, which are differentiated and far beyond the conventional notions.