Job Therapy

Job Therapy (2024) poses an important question: Why does work make people unhappy? It’s often attributed to poor management, mundane tasks, or high stress. But these gripes rarely address the true cause of workplace discontent – deeper, unmet psychological needs. By understanding these needs, you can find a job where you can truly flourish. 

• Professionals who feel unfulfilled or undervalued at work
• Individuals considering a career or job change
• Managers seeking to understand employee dissatisfaction

Tessa West is a social psychology professor at New York University who specializes in interpersonal interactions. Her research focuses on how people navigate social situations and leverage relationships to address everyday workplace issues. In addition to Job Therapy, she has published extensively on these topics, aiming to provide practical solutions for improving interpersonal effectiveness in professional settings.