Yesterday I spoke in Tel Aviv at the national HR Magazine conference and today I’m flying to Las Vegas to visit Zappos (one of the world’s happiest workplaces). Unfortunately my flight was cancelled leading to mob-like scenes at the check-in counter when all the passengers went there at once to get re-booked on other flights. … Continue reading Random acts of coffee →

My Iowan buddy Mike Wagner recently gave a fantastic TEDx talk about the value of being strange. I absolutely consider myself to be strange… and I’m kinda proud of it. And what’s more, I think happiness at work is only possible when you can be yourself at work, i.e. when you’re allowed to be strange … Continue reading I’m strange and I’m proud →

WorldBlu, an American company dedicated to promoting democracy in the workplace, have just released their 2012 list of the world’s most democratic workplaces – and we’re on it again. On this year’s list you’ll see companies like Davita, HCL and many other great companies who have based their organizations on freedom and democracy instead of … Continue reading Woohoo: We made the WorldBlu List of the world’s most democratic companies again →

I’ve previously blogged about the American company Zappos and how happy they are. I’ve had the opportunity to visit them several times and their energy, vision and culture blows me away every time. My good friend Jamie Naughton who works for Zappos recently sent me this video from one of their all-hands meetings. This clip … Continue reading Grant a wish at work →

Richard Branson recently blogged about the Virgin Stars of the Year Awards – and I gotta say it looks like a fun affair :o) Sir Richard sums up his philosophy in this way: I have always believed that the way you treat your employees is the way they will treat your customers, and that people … Continue reading Richard Branson celebrates employees →