Design and validation of an instrument for evaluating workplace happiness

Workplace happiness has emerged as a strategic and ethical priority due to its impact on employee
well-being, engagement, and sustainable performance. However, the construct remains conceptually frag
mented, with existing measures often limited to affect or job satisfaction. This study addresses these
limitations by proposing and preliminarily validating a multidimensional instrument that integrates hedo
nic and eudaimonic dimensions of workplace happiness: emotional well-being and purpose, work–life
balance, and work relationships and support. Using a multi-phase research design, including expert
content validation, a pilot study (n = 100), and large-scale psychometric testing (n = 354), the study
applies exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Results provide initial evidence of strong struc
tural validity, internal consistency, and convergent and discriminant validity (CFI = 0.971; TLI = 0.959;
RMSEA=0.078). Workplace happiness is conceptualised as a synergy of affective fulfilment, meaningful
contribution, and supportive relationships. Despite cross-sectional and non-probabilistic limitations, the
instrument offers a robust foundation for future validation and human-centred organisational research.