The Science Of Happiness At Work Is SO COOL
For the first time in human history we have actual research and data on what makes people happier and more successful in life and at work.
It would be almost criminally stupid not to study this research and apply it in out workplaces. Sadly, many workplaces are blind to all of these studies and consequently, they … Continue Reading ››
Proof That Happy Companies Make More Money
Do you know exactly why happy workplaces get better results?
This is such an important issue because knowing this is what drives workplaces to take happiness seriously and make employee wellbeing a strategic priority.
In our 30-minute webinar last week we showed exactly what a company gets out … Continue Reading ››
In our 30-minute webinar last week we showed exactly what a company gets out … Continue Reading ›› Free Webinar: The Business Benefits Of Employee Happiness
I think we all know that happy companies get better results but why exactly is that? Let's look at the research and figure that out. The answer may not be what you think and it may change depending on the culture, the industry or the specific … Continue Reading ›› Introducing: The Chief Happiness Officer Newsletter
I have just launched a brand new newsletter about happiness at work on substack.
I will be sharing 20 years of research and experience to give you the knowledge and tools you need to build happier and more successful workplaces.
It’s all going to be science-based, practical and fun. We’re also going to poke the bear … Continue Reading ››
Free Webinar March 26: How To Build A Culture Of Positive Feedback
Studies show that receiving positive feedback at work makes us happier, less stressed and more productive. In our opinion, it’s one of the most effective tools to make a workplace better.
But it’s also sorely lacking from most workplaces. In our study of what makes people unhappy at work, … Continue Reading ›› How To Make Your Workplace Happier By Making The World Better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g6Vycvo0PM
Many workplaces now realize that happy employees are great for the bottom line and are trying to act accordingly, but they keep making one fundamental mistake: They try to make their employees happier by doing things for them.
But as we know from positive psychology we … Continue Reading ››
Yoga Classes And Stress Trainings Do NOTHING For Employees! Here’s Why – And What Companies Should Do Instead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHQGJfT8PrY
A fascinating brand new study by William Fleming shows that sending employees off to yoga classes, mindfulness lessons or stress management trainings has NO positive effects. In some cases it actually backfires and makes things worse.
That's a … Continue Reading ››
Leading With Happiness in Kuwait
I just returned from speaking at The Happiness Effect conference in Kuwait. I was blown away by the whole event and especially by the organizers from Algas Events who were very organized and incredibly generous and hospitable.
The highlight for me was to reconnect with my friends Maja Neducic and Louise Lambert and … Continue Reading ››
How you handle a bad boss before it’s too late
How do you handle a bad boss at work before they mess you up too much?
I JUST NOW published a video that takes a deep dive on the science, history and philosophy on bad bosses.
You can really help me if you watch it, like it and especially if you write a comment :)
https://youtu.be/l542IhQhKc0
And here are … Continue Reading ››
Free Online Talk: Why Perks Don’t Work
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHc2bOlZlhk
How do you create a happy workplace?
For too many workplaces, the answer to that question begins and ends with perks. The list of possible perks that I have seen workplaces offer is nearly endless with things like gyms, massages, snacks, team events, nap pods, pizza parties, team building events, discount deals and yoga classes.
These things … Continue Reading ››