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Original Articles

Well-being through learning: a systematic review of learning interventions in the workplace and their impact on well-being

David WatsonNorwich Business School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Olga TregaskisNorwich Business School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKView further author information
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Cigdem GedikliHertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UKView further author information
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Oluwafunmilayo VaughnNorwich Business School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKView further author information
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Antonina SemkinaNorwich Business School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKView further author information
Pages 247-268 | Received 18 May 2017, Accepted 18 Jan 2018, Published online: 08 Feb 2018

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