Employee flourishing-at-work: a review and research agenda

Purpose This study aims to identify current trends in flourishing-at-work (FAW) research, highlight significant gaps in the literature and guide future research directions in this important area. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts a framework-based systematic literature review (SLR) approach, focusing on established theories, contexts and methods and antecedents, decisions and outcomes framework. The utilization of Web of Science and Scopus databases ensures the inclusion of high-quality, peer-reviewed articles, adhering to the Scientific Procedures and Rationales for Systematic Literature Reviews framework. Findings This study found significant gaps in the literature of FAW. The summarized research gaps are reported using the Miles taxonomy of research gaps. Practical implications Organizations can enhance employee well-being by addressing identified gaps, implementing tailored practices and fostering supportive cultures. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to represent the first framework-based SLR on the holistic well-being construct, FAW. Using a rigorous methodology and comprehensive databases, our research offers valuable and unique insights, significantly enhancing the scholarly understanding of FAW.