Sustainably Happy: Exploring Strategies for Enhancing Happiness among Employees

Abstract

The Indian manufacturing sector is facing challenges like job stress and depression, prompting increased focus on social sustainability and employee well-being. However, research on how these strategies affect employee happiness and satisfaction is limited. This study aims to identify and rank sustainable development strategies enhancing employee well-being and satisfaction. The study uses a triangulation method and a hybrid approach, combining Fuzzy Delphi, Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process, and sensitivity analysis, to validate research findings on social sustainability strategies. This comprehensive methodology ensures precision, reliability, and robustness in identifying and prioritizing key strategies. This study has identified eight critical strategies, with "enhancing employee well-being," "fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion" and "equipping leaders with empathy" emerging as the most pivotal element in achieving people sustainability. The research findings offer valuable managerial insights aimed at integrating employee well-being-focused initiatives into organizational operations. These insights can help organizations establish a resilient foundation for market dynamics.