Comments on: Top 10 reasons why happiness at work is the ultimate productivity booster http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/ Make Yourself and Your Business Happy At Work Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:56:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Surani Dias http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-259790 Surani Dias Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:46:17 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-259790 I am very interested in the topics Productivity and Managing our emotions. This blog has given a lot of thought for this topic and need to research further. Yes I believe being happy is productive but what about those who are unhappy and the organization is not getting the output as required as a result. What could we do to imporve productivity among those who are negative and unhappy. I am very interested in the topics Productivity and Managing our emotions. This blog has given a lot of thought for this topic and need to research further. Yes I believe being happy is productive but what about those who are unhappy and the organization is not getting the output as required as a result. What could we do to imporve productivity among those who are negative and unhappy.

]]> By: Work-Life Balance, 5 Ways on How I Do It | Cairyn Orido http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-259514 Work-Life Balance, 5 Ways on How I Do It | Cairyn Orido Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:36:35 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-259514 [...] their families tend to be happier. In addition, happiness plays a great role in a person’s productivity and self-motivation. If they’re very happy with their lives, are highly motivated with their [...] [...] their families tend to be happier. In addition, happiness plays a great role in a person’s productivity and self-motivation. If they’re very happy with their lives, are highly motivated with their [...]

]]> By: Happiness in the Workplace | nowglad.com http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-259352 Happiness in the Workplace | nowglad.com Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:13:59 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-259352 [...] Kjerulf, Alexander. “Top 10 reasons why happiness at work is the ultimate productivity booster .” Best of site, Happy At Work . 4 Jan. 2012. Chief Happiness fficer: Alexander Kjerulf. 27 Mar. 2007 http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity.... [...] [...] Kjerulf, Alexander. “Top 10 reasons why happiness at work is the ultimate productivity booster .” Best of site, Happy At Work . 4 Jan. 2012. Chief Happiness fficer: Alexander Kjerulf. 27 Mar. 2007 http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity…. [...]

]]> By: Finding Your Best Job Is About More Than Money | Line Of Work http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-258506 Finding Your Best Job Is About More Than Money | Line Of Work Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:32:05 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-258506 [...] lower expectations so that you can spend more time dedicated to the things that truly bring you happiness? Studies have shown that happy people live longer. And even if it isn’t true, at least the [...] [...] lower expectations so that you can spend more time dedicated to the things that truly bring you happiness? Studies have shown that happy people live longer. And even if it isn’t true, at least the [...]

]]> By: Happiness and productivity – why is some stuff boring? http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-257973 Happiness and productivity – why is some stuff boring? Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:02:11 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-257973 [...] article gives the example of  ‘Lisa’ who, feeling demotivated and disengaged, identifies the [...] [...] article gives the example of  ‘Lisa’ who, feeling demotivated and disengaged, identifies the [...]

]]> By: Brian Pearson http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-257629 Brian Pearson Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:46:59 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-257629 Suppose that instead of dumping on another employee, the superior hires a person who is detail-oriented and doesn't mind what others call "tedium." Also, if such a person were to be hired for that purpose, then I believe that person should be given more benefits, however that may be defined. It seems to me anyone in a mid management position should be greatly appreciative of the new person doing the tedious grunt work. Suppose that instead of dumping on another employee, the superior hires a person who is detail-oriented and doesn’t mind what others call “tedium.” Also, if such a person were to be hired for that purpose, then I believe that person should be given more benefits, however that may be defined. It seems to me anyone in a mid management position should be greatly appreciative of the new person doing the tedious grunt work.

]]> By: What really makes the world go round? « casonlineblog http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-257607 What really makes the world go round? « casonlineblog Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:43:16 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-257607 [...] that happy people make the workplace a better place I did a little research.  I found the  “Top 10 reasons why happiness at work is the ultimate productivity booster” by Alexander Kjerulf AKA The Chief Happiness Officer. So here [...] [...] that happy people make the workplace a better place I did a little research.  I found the  “Top 10 reasons why happiness at work is the ultimate productivity booster” by Alexander Kjerulf AKA The Chief Happiness Officer. So here [...]

]]> By: The New All-Natural Productivity Drug – Are You Doing It? | John's Internet Marketing Blog http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-257575 The New All-Natural Productivity Drug – Are You Doing It? | John's Internet Marketing Blog Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:17:08 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-257575 [...] my Blog, go check it out after you let me know what you think about this post in the comments below!Who would have thought working less hours meant getting more done?  That’s why we have drugs in t...less hours meant getting more done?  That’s why we have drugs in the world!  Right? In today’s [...] [...] my Blog, go check it out after you let me know what you think about this post in the comments below!Who would have thought working less hours meant getting more done?  That’s why we have drugs in t…less hours meant getting more done?  That’s why we have drugs in the world!  Right? In today’s [...]

]]> By: Jo http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-257362 Jo Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:57:56 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-257362 So the moral of this story: If you don't like parts of your job, dump them on someone who earns less than you and doesn't have the understanding ear of the boss. Yeah, that's gonna improve productivity. Office environments thrive on a pecking order, where anybody with any seniority shunts the boring/time consuming/repetitive tasks down to the person below them. That person accepts the best of a bad lot and then shunts the remainder on down to (eventually) the poor admin at the bottom whose 9-5 is boring unappreciated drudgery. Having worked my way from the bottom to the middle, I have seen the process happening in several offices. The article seems to suggest that it is OK to shove all the horrible tasks on someone else, instead of sharing the load. It is also making a few really weird assumptions: The boss appears to care about the happiness of their employee (!) The boss appears to be willing to listen (and act) on suggestions from their subordinates (!!) Presumably the secretary/admin now does 1.5 peoples work. Do they get paid 1.5x the salary? The employee is now skipping about happily being more productive (which is great), but... what happens next time they come across a boring task? Presumably they just spit their dummy out again, and get someone else to it... Cynical? Yes, I am - it is bourne out of experience. So the moral of this story:
If you don’t like parts of your job, dump them on someone who earns less than you and doesn’t have the understanding ear of the boss.

Yeah, that’s gonna improve productivity.

Office environments thrive on a pecking order, where anybody with any seniority shunts the boring/time consuming/repetitive tasks down to the person below them. That person accepts the best of a bad lot and then shunts the remainder on down to (eventually) the poor admin at the bottom whose 9-5 is boring unappreciated drudgery.

Having worked my way from the bottom to the middle, I have seen the process happening in several offices.

The article seems to suggest that it is OK to shove all the horrible tasks on someone else, instead of sharing the load.

It is also making a few really weird assumptions:
The boss appears to care about the happiness of their employee (!)
The boss appears to be willing to listen (and act) on suggestions from their subordinates (!!)
Presumably the secretary/admin now does 1.5 peoples work. Do they get paid 1.5x the salary?
The employee is now skipping about happily being more productive (which is great), but… what happens next time they come across a boring task? Presumably they just spit their dummy out again, and get someone else to it…

Cynical? Yes, I am – it is bourne out of experience.

]]> By: What Leads Low Productivity at the Work Place? | CallCenterBestPractices.com http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-257229 What Leads Low Productivity at the Work Place? | CallCenterBestPractices.com Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:25:02 +0000 http://positivesharing.com/2007/03/top-10-reasons-why-happiness-at-work-is-the-ultimate-productivity-booster/#comment-257229 [...] out sites http://www.company-formationindia.com & http://www.srcorporateservices.com [/hidepost]Although we understand enthusiasm, excitement, inspiration, motivation and creativity if found at wo..., motivation and creativity, if these are found at work place and each in the right quantity can be [...] [...] out sites http://www.company-formationindia.com & http://www.srcorporateservices.com [/hidepost]Although we understand enthusiasm, excitement, inspiration, motivation and creativity if found at wo…, motivation and creativity, if these are found at work place and each in the right quantity can be [...]

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