Positive psychology and human resource management: Building an HR architecture to support human flourishing

Abstract

The purpose of this special issue is to review the current state of positive psychology in human resource management (HRM) and encourage future research. This lead article provides a framework to guide and stimulate scholarship that builds on the existing literature by identifying gaps in our knowledge as well as opportunities for advancement of the field. The model developed herein offers an expanded view of positive human resource management through the exploration of the links between the individual, the group, and the organization. The articles that follow offer unique insights into applications of positive psychology within the study and practice of HRM, providing specific examples of how scholarship in this area may continue to develop.