Workplace well-being is a frequently used technical term in the world of HR. It refers to a motivating and pleasing working environment in which employees are happy and able to give their best performance. Besides the physical and aesthetic characteristics of the workplace, which will not be covered in this article, "well-being" also includes above all measures taken by the employer to ensure the mental comfort of employees. This article will look at some of the basic parameters of this much discussed set-up of a working environment.