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Reconceptualizing Workplace Thriving and Setting Future Research Agenda

By: M. M. Sulphey  
Open Access
|Feb 2026

Abstract

Workplace Thriving empowers individuals to thrive in their jobs and flourish in their careers. It is conceptualized as a psychological state in which individuals experience vitality and learning. Limiting thriving to these two has reduced its applicability despite the concept being interconnected, multi-dimensional, and holistic. This work examines thriving, identifies the shortcomings of the existing literature, and proposes a fresh perspective for reconceptualizing it. After defining the construct as “a state of positive engagement and well-being derived when employees are mindful, resourceful, and resilient, enabling them to navigate organisational challenges and achieve effectiveness,” the study proposes a fecund conceptual model. The study focuses on contextual, proximal, and resource factors, such as deriving mindfulness, resourcefulness, and resilience. This reconceptualization presents arguments for understanding thriving, enabling individuals to navigate their organizational lives more effectively.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/pb.1416 | Journal eISSN: 0033-2879
Language: English
Submitted on: Jun 24, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 12, 2025
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Published on: Feb 19, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2026 M. M. Sulphey, published by Ubiquity Press
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

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