This course orients students to the new view of human resources (HR) as people management, putting worker well-being at the forefront. Students are enabled to think strategically by examining the nature of well-being within multi-level structures (organizations, management, teams, and individuals). This course draws from multiple disciplines to examine the complex relationship between human labor and human flourishing. Topics include orienting well-being within the history and evolution of work; measurement of well-being at work and making the business case; individual well-being through health promotion, job crafting, and work-life balance; and people management and well-being through relationships, team dynamics, and conflict. We also cover organizational dynamics and well-being (culture, engagement crisis, multigenerational teams, diversity, and job design) and the future of work (technology, trust, and psychological safety). The course integrates the contributions of the behavioral sciences to organizational management in the real world. The course supports HR professionals, leaders, managers, and employees seeking to understand the practical role of the organization in fostering well-being of workers.
Registration Closes: January 22, 2026
Credits: 4
View Tuition Information Term
Spring Term 2026
Part of Term
Full Term
Format
Live Attendance Web Conference
Credit Status
Graduate
Section Status
Open