A 2023 research paper looked at how a psychological climate of caring (PCC) impacts an organization. PCC is a psychosocial work environment which includes a larger social realm that is rich in caring, trusting, fair, respectful, and recognizing relationships.

PCC associated with employee mental health (lower odds of depression).

PCC prospectively associated with decreased distraction at work.

PCC prospectively associated with increased work engagement and productivity.

Investing in a climate where people feel trust, support, and caring pays for itself through healthier, more effective employees.

REF — D. Weziak-Bialowolska, M. Lee, R. Cowden, P. Bialowolski, Y. Chen, T. VanderWeele, E. McNeely. Psychological caring climate at work, mental health, well-being, and work-related outcomes: Evidence from a longitudinal study and health insurance data. Social Science & Medicine, Volume 323, 2023.

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• Happier employees are more productive.
• productivity
• performance
• business
• Fritjof Capra explains organizations are living systems.
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