2 ECTS; 1º Ano, Anual, 14,0 TP , Cód. 41321.
Lecturer
- Ana Filipa Vieira Lopes Joaquim (1)(2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
Objectives
-Understand the foundations of happiness and well-being in the organizational context.
-Identify practices that promote healthy, inclusive, and motivating work environments.
-Relate well-being strategies to the pillars of ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance.
-Develop the skills required to implement organizational happiness and well-being programmes.
-Assess the impact of these practices on performance, talent retention, and corporate sustainability.
Program
Module 1: Foundations of Organisational Happiness**
Concepts of happiness, well-being, and positive psychology
The impact of happiness on organisational performance
Module 2: Organisational Culture and Climate
Values, purpose, and meaning at work
Creating psychologically safe working environments
Module 3: ESG and Well-being: A Strategic Framework
Introduction to ESG: concepts and application within organisations
Integrating ESG principles into organisational well-being policies
Module 4: Positive Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
Leadership styles focused on employee well-being
Social and emotional competencies in the workplace
Module 5: Organisational Well-being Strategies and Practices
Mental health, work-life balance, and employee engagement programmes
Measuring well-being and assessing impact indicators
Module 6: Final Applied Project
Development of a strategic organisational happiness and well-being plan aligned with ESG principles
Presentation and discussion in a collaborative environment
Evaluation Methodology
Students must attend at least 90% of the sessions to successfully complete and validate the micro-credential.
Assessment criteria:
30%: Participation in learning activities
70%: Completion of assessed assignments
Bibliography
- De Neve, J. e Ward, G. (2025). Why Workplace WellBeing Matters: The Science behind Employee Happiness and Organizational Performance. (Vol. 0). USA: Harvard Business School.
- Dutschke, G. e Dias, A. (2023). licidade Organizacional. Organizações Felizes São mais Sustentáveis (. Lisboa: Editora RH
Teaching Method
100% e-learning
Software used in class
