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 of focusing on happiness at work and how you can use that knowledge to make it a priority in your workplace. We’ve shared the full webinar here along with additional materials, including the slides and links to related articles and books. Feel free to share this with others who would be intere ..read more

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 situation of the company. Knowing exactly why happiness at work will boost your company’s results is crucial because that knowledge will motivate leadership to do something to make employees happier and keep them committed to the process. Join this FREE webinar and learn all about: Exactly how happy employees boost the bottom line according to studies H ..read more

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 and debunk some of the worst career advice and most toxic management ideas. You can read more here on what updates are coming and if you have any suggestions for topics I’d love to hear from you. Go ahead and subscribe – it’s free ..read more

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, a lack of praise and recognition was one of the major causes. Join this FREE* webinar and learn all about: The science behind positive feedback How to most effectively give positive feedback Pitfalls to avoid, including why rewards and bonuses often backfire Great examples of workplaces who have b ..read more

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 are actually happier when we get to do things for others. That’s a crucial insight but how exactly can your workplace apply it? Club Need is a fantastic new concept started by Calvin Johnson that helps organizations find ways to do good in the world by matching them with specific volunteering or charity opportunities. In this ..read more

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 shame because companies keep focusing on these individual-level interventions in their attempts to make employees less stressed and more happy and motivated at work. Which is not only a waste of time and money but also distracts companies from doing things that actually do work. In this video I talk to Dr. Louise Lambert about the study. We cover: What ..read more

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 see them shine on stage. Louise updated everyone on the latest research on happiness at work and Maja talked about the amazing culture at Vega It. I love how much of a focus there is on happiness at work in the region and I hope my talks gave the participating organizations some ide ..read more

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 a little of it, like it and especially if you write a comment :) And here are all the links and source from the video: How to deal with a bad boss | The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Bad bosses – why they’re bad and what to do about them When your boss saves your job | The Chief Happiness Officer Blog The Neurobiology of Moral Behavior: Review and Neuropsychiatric Implications – PMC ..read more

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 can cost a lot of money and take a lot of time to organize so it really is a shame that they do not work. At all! In fact, when companies get them wrong, they often backfire and make employees less happy and motivated. In this free online talk I will talk ..read more

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 the manager (even though I am a manager), so I called security and went on a break to cool down. Anyway, I was sitting in my car and I see this imbecile leaving with his prize. The strange thing was that the security person was walking with him and then shook his hand before they parted ways. In the end Karen got w ..read more