The Art of Danish Living How the World's Happiest People Find Joy at Work by Meik Wiking

The Art of Danish Living — Meik Wiking

A research‑backed guide to the Danish approach to work and wellbeing, showing how purpose, trust, strong relationships, balance, and other factors create "arbejdsglæde" — happiness at work — and how those principles can reduce stress and increase fulfillment.

Key Features and Physical Specifications

• Author: Meik Wiking
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 224 pages
• Dimensions: 7.5 × 6.8 in (height × width)
• ISBN: 978-1-4197-7627-4
• Language: Danish
• Audience: Readers of workplace wellbeing, organizational culture, and positive psychology

Product Details

Based on research from the Happiness Research Institute, Meik Wiking identifies the core elements that contribute to happiness at work — purpose, trust, relationships, balance, and more — and explains practical ways organizations and individuals can apply them. The book contrasts Danish workplace norms (shorter hours, shared parental leave, generous holidays) with trends that fuel burnout elsewhere, and offers evidence‑based recommendations to improve productivity, lower stress, and foster meaningful work. Wiking combines accessible summaries of study findings with real‑world examples and actionable takeaways.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Written by the founder of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, the book blends rigorous research with approachable writing and thoughtful editorial design to make academic insights usable for managers, employees, and policy makers seeking humane, effective workplace practices.