Wellbeing and Organizational Change - by Julie Hodges

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Organizational change is unsettling for employees. It leads to higher levels of stress and anxiety and lower levels of productivity. Protecting workplace wellbeing during these times of change is essential and this book shows you how.

Written by a leading voice in the organizational change space, Organizational Change and Wellbeing is a comprehensive guide for all senior HR professionals, change management practitioners and those studying organizational transformation and employee wellbeing at postgraduate level. This evidence-based guide explores the key theories of organizational change, the importance of workplace wellbeing and the impact that change have on individual and business performance. This book examines how disruption, anxiety and stress caused by business change can lead to increased staff turnover, burnout and absenteeism but explains how a strategic focus on employee wellbeing during these times of flux can improve productivity, innovation, business results and team dynamics.

Full of practical advice, research insights and real-world examples from public, private and not-for profit companies across the globe, this book shows how to achieve lasting workplace change at the same time as fostering workplace wellbeing. There is essential coverage of the role of managers and leaders during times of change and guidance on how to embed and monitor wellbeing practices in the organization. There is also discussion of how to assess the potential benefits and risks that AI can have on wellbeing during times of business change. Supporting online resources include PowerPoint slides for each chapter.

About the Author

Julie Hodges is Professor of Organizational Change at Durham University Business School, UK and is a leading change in organizations with a specific focus on the people elements of change. She worked as a business consultant for over 20 years in several organizations including PwC, Vertex and the UK British Council. She is the author of Managing and Leading People through Organizational Change, People-Centric Organizational Change and Consulting, Organization Development and Change, all published by Kogan Page.