Bakker, Arnold

Arnold Bakker is a Dutch organizational psychologist and researcher known for his work on workplace well-being, particularly the concept of "job crafting," where employees proactively modify their tasks and interactions to better fit their strengths and interests. His research highlights how positive job design and engagement strategies can boost employee satisfaction, productivity, and mental health. Bakker's work is influential in understanding how workplace environments and individual behaviors interact to create healthier, more motivating workplaces, emphasizing the importance of employee agency and supportive management practices.