Editors: Pretty Bhalla, Gurmeet Singh, Pawan Kumar, Rajesh Verma, Satinder Rekhi Singh

Hapttitude and DEI: Fostering Happiness and Inclusivity

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ISBN: 979-8-89881-556-1 (Print)
ISBN: 979-8-89881-555-4 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2026
DOI: 10.2174/97988988155541260101

Introduction

Hapttitude and DEI: Fostering Happiness and Inclusivity examines the relationship between workplace well-being and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), presenting an evidence-based framework for building healthier, more inclusive organizations. Drawing on contemporary research in organizational behavior, psychology, leadership and management, this scholarly monograph introduces the concept of Hapttitude — a positive, happiness-oriented mindset — and explores its role in promoting employee engagement, resilience and organizational performance.

The book begins by establishing the scientific foundations of happiness at work and the strategic importance of DEI in achieving organizational excellence. It then examines the intersection of these concepts through discussions on workplace culture, the neuroscience of happiness, leadership and emotional intelligence. Dedicated chapters present practical strategies for fostering equity, belonging and employee well-being, while also exploring the emerging role of artificial intelligence in enhancing engagement and inclusive workplace practices. The concluding chapters provide global perspectives on implementing Hapttitude and DEI across diverse organizational and cultural contexts.

By integrating theory with contemporary workplace practices, this volume offers valuable insights for researchers, educators, organizational leaders, human resource professionals and policymakers seeking to create inclusive, people-centered workplaces that support sustainable development, employee well-being and long-term organizational success.


Target Readership :

Researchers, corporate professionals, educators and trainers.

Contributors

Editor(s):
Pretty Bhalla
Mittal School of Business
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab, India


Gurmeet Singh
Education Department
The University of the South Pacific
Suva, Fiji


Pawan Kumar
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Rajesh Verma
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Satinder Rekhi Singh
Department of Management
Chandigarh University, Ranchi
India




Contributor(s):
Animesh Kumar Sharma
Mittal School of Business
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Arpit Tiwari
Mittal School of Business
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Chandni Keswani
Shri Vaishnav Institute of Management and Science
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
India


Ekta Anuruddha Singh
Department of Psychology
Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar
India


Farasat Ullah Khan
Human Resources and Learning & Development
Agilus Diagnostics
Gurugram
India


Gaurav Jassal
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Jaskiran Kaur
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Kanishka Bhardwaj
Mittal School of Business
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Komal Diwakar
Mittal School of Business
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Mandakini Paruthi
ICFAI Business School
Hyderabad
India


Omvir Gautam
Faculty of Commerce & Management
Vishwakarma University
Pune, Maharashtra
India


Pooja Agrawal
Faculty of Commerce & Management
Vishwakarma University
Pune, Maharashtra
India


Prashant Kushwaha
Shri Vaishnav Institute of Management and Science
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
India


Pretty Bhalla
Mittal School of Business
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Rahul Sharma
Mittal School of Business
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Razia Nagina
Mittal School of Business
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Ruchi Verma
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Sandeep Singh
Training and Management
Designistic Group
Mohali, Punjab
India


Sayeed Zafar
University of Jeddah
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia


Shabnam Gulati
Mittal School of Business
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Shikha Batra Goyal
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Shyam Sunder Agrawal
Mittal School of Business
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Vivek Bhuchar
Department of Psychology
Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar
India


Yannam Swathi
Lovely Professional University
Phagwara, Punjab
India


Yasmeen Shamsi Rizvi
Department of Management Studies
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi
India