
doi: 10.1037/cap0000120
In this article, we review theory and research on strengths use in an organizational context. We identify important antecedents of strengths use, including personal initiative, organizational support for strengths use, autonomy, and opportunities for development. In addition, we position strengths use in Job Demands–Resources theory as one of the possible proactive behaviors that may foster the acquisition of personal and job resources, and indirectly promote work engagement and performance. Since strengths use has important ramifications for employee functioning, strengths use interventions seem an important next step in strengths use research. We outline important questions for future research, and discuss practical implications of our theoretical analysis. We conclude that organizations should encourage employees to use their strengths, because when employees capitalize on their strong points, they can be authentic, feel energized, and flourish.
work engagement, JD-R theory, DEMANDS-RESOURCES MODEL, SOCIAL-WORK, positive psychology, ESSB PSY, VIA-IS, CASE-MANAGEMENT, strengths use, CLIENT OUTCOMES, job performance, CHARACTER STRENGTHS, HARMONIOUS PASSION, SIGNATURE STRENGTHS, PERSON-JOB FIT, ACTION INVENTORY
work engagement, JD-R theory, DEMANDS-RESOURCES MODEL, SOCIAL-WORK, positive psychology, ESSB PSY, VIA-IS, CASE-MANAGEMENT, strengths use, CLIENT OUTCOMES, job performance, CHARACTER STRENGTHS, HARMONIOUS PASSION, SIGNATURE STRENGTHS, PERSON-JOB FIT, ACTION INVENTORY
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