Thriving at Work: Why It Matters

Thriving at work goes beyond job satisfaction or staying engaged — it describes a dynamic state in which employees feel both energised and growing. Research consistently links thriving to better health, stronger motivation, higher job satisfaction, and improved performance.

What drives it? Key factors include employees using their strengths, actively shaping their roles, and working within supportive relationships. Critically, autonomy — feeling trusted and self-directed — sits at the core of thriving.

The good news: thriving is not accidental. The right HR practices and leadership behaviours can cultivate it deliberately. Explore our research to find out how.

Read an article about thriving here: Rothmann, S. (2024). Conceptualisation and measurement of thriving at work. In C.L. Cooper & P. Brough & V.L. Anderson (Eds.), Elgar encyclopedia of occupational health psychology (Vol 40, pp. 28-31). Edward Elgar.

Watch a video about thriving at work here: https://vimeo.com/1187964442