Is happiness for all? The happiness halo effect on coworkers’ perceptions

Overall, this study highlights that while their colleagues generally perceive happy employees positively, unhappy colleagues may perceive them less favorably. Organizations should consider the diverse needs of all employees to enhance overall wellbeing.

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Frontiers in Psychology
Published
2026-01-06
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1653843
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Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
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Is happiness for all? The happiness halo effect on coworkers’ perceptions

Tal Shavit, Avital L. Amir, Shtudiner Zeev
Frontiers in Psychology
Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
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Is happiness for all? The happiness halo effect on coworkers’ perceptions

Tal Shavit, Avital L. Amir, Shtudiner Zeev
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Abstract

Overall, this study highlights that while their colleagues generally perceive happy employees positively, unhappy colleagues may perceive them less favorably. Organizations should consider the diverse needs of all employees to enhance overall wellbeing.

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