How can an organization create a positive work environment and improve employee well-being?

Organizational behaviour is concerned with creating a positive work environment and employee well-being.The chapter describes the essential components of a psychologically healthy workplace according to the American Psychological Association for Organizational Excellence which states that the practices that help to create a healthy and productive work environment include employee involvement, health and safety, employee growth and development, work-life balance, and employee recognition.Communication is also important and the foundation for the five psychologically healthy workplace practices.The chapter also discusses how workplace spirituality and positive organizational behaviour also contribute to a positive work environment.Workplace spirituality refers to workplaces that provide employees with meaning, purpose, a sense of community, and a connection to others.Employees in a spiritual workplace have opportunities for personal growth and development and feel valued and supported.The chapter also describes the importance of positive organizational behaviour and psychological capital which contributes to employee success and well-being as well as more positive attitudes and behaviours.Thus, a positive work environment and employee well-being can also be created by developing employees' PsyCap which can be achieved through the use of PsyCap interventions.