Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Business, Management and Finance
Year: 2024
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The Flourishing Workspace Integrating the Science of Happiness and Flow Theory in Workspace Design
Dr. Sophie Keller
ABSTRACT:
In today’s dynamic workplace landscape, the integration of physical environments and employee wellbeing has become a paramount concern. Dr. Sophie Keller’s seminal doctoral research, spanning seven years of scholarly inquiry, represents a comprehensive exploration at the intersection of the science of happiness, flow theory, and workspace design. Drawing upon extensive experience, including the implementation of a physical proof of concept in the construction and design of highly successful workspaces hosting industry leaders such as Soundcloud, Shopify, and Selling Sunset as well as Oscar and Emmy winners, Dr. Keller employs a meticulous methodology encompassing literature reviews, surveys, interviews, and ethnographic studies to identify and synthesize seven core themes elucidating workplace flourishing. From this synthesis emerges a transformative four-factor model, articulating principles of connectivity, health promotion, flow facilitation, and environmental consciousness as fundamental tenets of physical workspace design. Informed by empirical rigor and practical insight, this model provides a comprehensive framework for creating environments that optimize productivity and nurture employee flow and wellbeing. Dr. Keller’s research represents a paradigm shift in the intersection of positive psychology and workplace design, setting a new standard for prioritizing employee wellbeing alongside productivity metrics. By advocating for the creation of supportive environments, this study not only enriches scholarly discourse but also offers practical insights with profound implications for organizational success and individual flourishing.
keywords: Empirical Research; Employee Wellbeing; Flow Theory; Positive Psychology; Workplace Design