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Unlocking Happiness at Work

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Unlocking Happiness at Work

How a Happiness Strategy Fuels Purpose, Passion and Performance

Kogan Page,

15 Minuten Lesezeit
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Crafting an employee “happiness strategy” is a vital part of organizational success. 

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Organizations need happy employees to succeed, but this can only occur when business leaders prioritize their workers’ well-being, says workplace wellness expert and best-selling author Jennifer Moss. Her helpful text guides readers in crafting a comprehensive organizational “happiness strategy,” complete with work processes and habits that support human flourishing.​​ Learn why putting worker happiness at the fore helps counter burnout, gives people a greater sense of purpose, and creates more value for all stakeholders — not just those at the top of the corporate hierarchy.

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Drive efficiency and productivity by prioritizing workplace altruism and worker happiness.

There’s a lot of truth in the old adage, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” The modern workplace is rife with isolation and anxiety. Higher-ups treat interactions with their team members as mere transactions and prioritize KPIs and deadlines over worker well-being. The consequences of this situation are stark: Employee engagement is in freefall, and overwork and burnout are on the rise. Employees can’t change this situation on their own; they need leaders who care about their well-being and are proactive about building a kinder, happier work culture.

Prioritizing your people’s happiness might strike you as a luxury, but it’s a necessary foundation for success in today’s fast-paced, ultra-competitive world. Research shows that happy employees are more efficient and productive. They take fewer sick days and suffer significantly less burnout than their peers. According to a study published in The Journal of Social Psychology, people employed in altruistic workplace cultures — those that encourage their employees to show one another kindness — experience more positive emotional...

About the Author

Jennifer Moss is an expert on workplace wellness, a journalist, and the best-selling author of books such as The Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It.

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