Work and Well-Being

Harvard Extension School

MGMT E-4500

Section 1

CRN 27023

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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.

Instructor Info

Maren Wright Voss, PhD


Meeting Info

Th 3:00pm - 5:00pm (1/26 - 5/16)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register: January 22, 2026

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. See minimum technology requirements.

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
27023 1 Online Synchronous Maren Voss Open Th 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Jan 26 to May 16