Category Archives: Happy At Work

How to be happy at work

How you handle a bad boss – before it’s too late

September 11, 2023 Alexander Leave a comment

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 ››

Happy At Work, Leadership

Free Online Talk: Why Perks Don’t Work

April 17, 2023 Alexander 1 Comment

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 ››

Happy At Work

Yikes!

April 13, 2023 Alexander Leave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KrAeqLw0pc Yikes! Check out this comment on one of my videos:

I just had a psychotic adult babyman scream directly into my face because I refused to give him a discount on an item that was already marked 75% off. I asked Karen to leave the store and of course he refused and asked to speak to … Continue Reading ››

Happy At Work, Heartcount, Media

I’m in the New York Times

March 17, 2023 Alexander Leave a comment

I was interviewed for this excellent article in the New York Times about why measuring employee happiness is very important but also very difficult. Here's the central quote:

So, where’s the disconnect? Are surveys the wrong tool? Are employees not telling their managers the truth about their dissatisfactions? … Continue Reading ››

Happy At Work, Quit

March 31 is International Quit Your Crappy Job Day

March 6, 2023 Alexander Leave a comment

A bad job hurts your health, your career and your family. So we created a website with information and resources you can use to find out if it's time to quit. You can also test yourself and see if it's time to quit - over 16,000 people … Continue Reading ››

Happy At Work, Leadership

Elon Musks Biggest Flaw That Is Killing Twitter

February 16, 2023 Alexander Leave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N73-PYlu2j4 Things have gone from bad to worse at twitter since Elon Musk bought the company three months ago. The problem is Elon. Some recent events have revealed Musk’s MOST fundamental flaw as a leader. In this video I want to talk about what that flaw is and how other business leaders can avoid making the same … Continue Reading ››

Happy At Work, Politics

Americans die younger, so US companies make billions

December 2, 2022 Alexander Leave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eXbDQavSwo Sometimes you put on your tinfoil hat… and turn out to be right. Something so insane came along today that I just had to drop everything else and make this video. I give a little glimpse of how bad the US pension system is because it directly incentivizes companies when their employees die younger. I contrast … Continue Reading ››

Happy At Work, Leadership

Musk’s twitter layoffs are destined to fail. Here’s why.

November 9, 2022 Alexander Leave a comment

Elon Musk has laid off half of twitter's employees. It won't have the results he's hoping for. Here's why.

Happy At Work

5 reasons why Danish workers are happier

March 21, 2022 Alexander Leave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VvZBV9bCz4

Danish workers like their jobs better than workers in any other country. Here I cover the 5 main reasons why, including low working hours and arbejdsglæde.

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Happy At Work, Speaking

I’ll be speaking in New Zealand

March 21, 2022 Alexander Leave a comment

I'll be speaking at this awesome event in New Zealand on March 24. Sadly, I don't get to go there so I'll be speaking remotely. Olia Essina has invited a great group of New Zealand and international experts in team happiness to share their research, experience, and … Continue Reading ››