Free Webinar March 26: How To Build A Culture Of Positive Feedback
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by Alexander
1w ago
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
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How To Make Your Workplace Happier By Making The World Better
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by Alexander
2w ago
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
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Yoga Classes And Stress Trainings Do NOTHING For Employees! Here’s Why – And What Companies Should Do Instead.
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by Alexander
1M ago
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
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Leading With Happiness in Kuwait
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by Alexander
4M ago
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
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How you handle a bad boss – before it’s too late
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by Alexander
7M ago
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
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Free Online Talk: Why Perks Don’t Work
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by Alexander
1y ago
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
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Yikes!
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by Alexander
1y ago
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
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I’m in the New York Times
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by Alexander
1y ago
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? Or are the bosses not listening? The answer is a little of all of the above, said Alexander Kjerulf, co-founder of Heartcount, which creates software designed to measure employee happiness. “The traditional approach has become a rote exercise that’s done because everyone does it,” Mr ..read more
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March 31 is International Quit Your Crappy Job Day
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by Alexander
1y ago
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 have taken the test already! If you’re unhappy at work check it out. If someone you care about is stuck in a crappy job, share this with them ..read more
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Elon Musks Biggest Flaw That Is Killing Twitter
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by Alexander
1y ago
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 mistakes ..read more
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