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Mission Statement

Support and advance the new scholarship on and practice of evidence-based Positive HRM by conducting research activities using the scientist-practitioner model of knowledge creation, connection, and application.


What is Positive HR?

One-line Version (Grandma Definition): ​

Positively reinventing HR.​

Short Version (Practical Definition): ​

The application of positive psychology principles and evidence-based approaches and interventions to HRM’s traditional roles and practices.​

Long Version (Academic Definition):​

  1. The application of positive psychology principles and evidence-based approaches and interventions to HRM’s traditional roles and practices;​
  2. to achieve breakthroughs in organizational and individual performance and well-being; and,​
  3. serve as a catalyst for developing positive institutions and organizations that can serve as agents of and for community and global benefit, centered on human and environmental (physical, organizational, cultural) flourishing.​

Lab Values
  1. Integrity: Honor, honesty, strength of character, ethics, consistency among words and actions ​
  2. Impact: Making a difference, positively changing the world, creating legacy​
  3. Respect: Fair treatment, valuing individuals for uniqueness and their voice ​
  4. Learning: Continuing education, expanding knowledge, continuous growth  ​
  5. Passion: Enthusiasm, harmonious attraction​
  6. Responsibility: Sense of duty or commitment, conscientiousness​

Lab Principles
  1. We are mission-oriented and values-driven. ​
  2. We are evidence-base and we follow the scientist-practitioner model of knowledge creation, connection, and application. ​
  3. We say what we mean and mean what we say.  ​
  4. We take responsibility and deliver what we promise and committed to. ​
  5. We demonstrate humility by adopting a growth mindset to learn, unlearn, and re-learn. ​
  6. We value teamwork, collaboration, and synergy by accepting and celebrating each other’s individuality, contributions, and potential. ​
  7. We approach our work with harmonious passion.​
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