The aim of this article is to identify management practices which influence employees’ well-being, paying particular attention to those affecting key aspects of management. This includes work safety, delegating responsibilities, work control and evaluation as well as professional development and safety rules. The adopted thesis suggests that good management, which means making decisions resulting in concrete actions and effects, is based on the compromise between the productivity and the well-being of employees, without affecting the strategic goals of an organization. The article points out the importance of employee well-being as an important factor influencing the objectives of an organization. The article illustrates the benefits of employee well-being for both employees and an employer. Taking into account the characteristics of work described in Warr’s Vitamin Model and concepts discussed by Michon, Blanchard and Walton, the article undertook an attempt to discuss management practices which can have a positive impact on employee well-being. To achieve the aim of this article, the following research methods were applied: analysis of the existing literature as well as analysis of own research results on the conditions for humanizing work and motivators to work. Due to the limited scope of the article, only the most important research aspects have been discussed, especially those related to employee – manager relations.