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What makes employees happy at work? Evidence from cross-sectional data in India

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  • Iqra Zaffar
  • Abdul Gani

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This study examines the state of happiness of Indian employees, identifies the antecedents of their happiness, and explores the correlates of their workplace happiness. It is based on a sample of 400 public sector employees belonging to the education, health, banking and manufacturing sectors in northern India. SPSS version 23 was used to analyse the collected data using descriptive and inferential statistical tests. Results indicate that most employees are contented with their happiness at work, but their overall happiness level is not very high. The studies' findings reinforce that flow, intrinsic motivation and supportive organisational experiences are important contributors to employee happiness. The study results indicate that the type of family, income and years of experience significantly affect employee happiness. The study highlights the organisational interventions which can contribute to employee workplace happiness. This endeavour would also have important implications for the interpretation of the predictors of employee happiness.

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  • Iqra Zaffar & Abdul Gani, 2022. "What makes employees happy at work? Evidence from cross-sectional data in India," International Journal of Happiness and Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 7(1), pages 15-39.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijhdev:v:7:y:2022:i:1:p:15-39
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