Work life enrichment resolutions: four simple habits worth considering. Issue 1 (2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mike Schraeder
• Is Part Of: Development and learning in organizations. Volume 28:Issue 1(2014)
• Page Start: 5
• Page End: 7
• Publication Date: 2014
• Subjects: Organizational learning -- Periodicals; Employees -- Training of -- Periodicals; Training -- Periodicals; Organizational change -- Periodicals; 658.3124
• DOI: 10.1108/DLO-07-2013-0036
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-7282

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x xml:space="preserve"> Abstract </x> </title> <p> <bold>Purpose</bold> – Workers in today's organizations face increasing pressures and demands that often impinge the time available for them to pursue activities to enrich their quality of work life. <bold>Design/methodology/approach</bold> – This article summarizes four simple habits. <bold>Findings</bold> – This article summarizes four simple habits, with minimal time and cost requirements, that individuals may want to consider adopting in their quest for work life enrichment. <bold>Originality/value</bold> – Suggests taking time away from technology in order to interact with colleagues directly, and highlights the importance of humor, collaboration and gratitude in increasing workplace wellbeing.</p> </abstract>