The future of happier workplaces
Our insights and original articles explore the ideas, research, and practices shaping happier, more successful workplaces.
Oct 2021
The Science of Happiness: How Trust is the Key to Empowerment
In our series of articles on the Science of Happiness, we’re exploring The Five Ways to Happiness at Work with co-creators Nic Marks and Dr. Jody Aked. Empower is the third of The Five Ways and is critical to enabling your colleagues to do their best work. Nic and Jody show us how leaders can start trusting their people more.
Sep 2021
How Leaders Can Help Their Staff During Uncertain Times
Research shows that happier teams are more productive. So, what can you do to support your team through times of continued disruption?
Aug 2021
The Science of Happiness: Fairness and Acting Humanely
In our new series on The Science of Happiness, we’re exploring The Five Ways to Happiness at Work with creators Nic Marks and Dr. Jody Aked. Be Fair is the second of The Five Ways and sets the foundation for a successful wellbeing plan. Nic and Jody tell us why.
Jul 2021
On the Record: Why Employees Need a Voice
For real change to happen, we need good feedback. But anonymous responses can only get you so far. Here’s a look at why you should seek to build a psychologically safe space to foster a true employee voice.
Jul 2021
The Science of Happiness: Connecting – Why Relationships at Work Matter
In our series on the science of happiness, we explored The Five Ways to Happiness at Work with creators Nic Marks and Dr. Jody Aked. With Connect being the most important component of The Five Ways, Nic and Jody show us how teams can create real friendships in the workplace.
Jun 2021
7 Employee Engagement KPIs to Measure Employee Satisfaction
The future of employee engagement KPIs lies in prioritizing happiness and well-being in the workplace. Traditional measures of engagement are being replaced by a more holistic approach that focuses on creating a positive and fulfilling work experience for employees.
Jun 2021
Why You Should Ask Your People About Returning After They’ve Returned to the Office
Every business that switched to remote working at the beginning of the pandemic were forced to consider the return to the office and review their options. However, asking people if they want to return to the office before they’ve actually tried returning is an inherently flawed approach.
Apr 2021
Boredom is a job killer — we need an “interest” stimulus
Boredom is not only a joy killer. It’s a job killer. But when we think about why people leave jobs, we often focus on stress, not boredom. Here’s why we need an ‘interest’ stimulus.
Apr 2021
Wellbeing – the ultimate (pandemic) shock absorber
The 9th World Happiness Report acts as an excellent benchmark for our wellbeing data. And, Friday Pulse clients have fared significantly better than their peers during the pandemic. Here’s a detailed look at how this happened.
Mar 2021
International Day of Happiness – why workplace happiness is good for everyone
It may feel odd to celebrate International Day of Happiness amid COVID-19. Still, in many respects, the ongoing pandemic has made happiness at work evermore important – particularly as the boundaries between work and home have become increasingly blurred over recent months due to lockdowns and the associated shift to remote work.
Mar 2021
One size doesn’t fit all in a company of microcultures
As we start to see the light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel there are huge questions about how we will work in the future. Many CEOs share an idea that working from home is not the new normal and believe it has undermined work culture and productivity. But, working from home is here to stay and companies need is a flexible and agile culture that can meet the needs of their workforce.
Jan 2021
The Bluest of Blue Mondays
As managers continue to play an essential role in determining how well their organizations navigate the ongoing pandemic, we provide some practical, positive advice for beating the Blue Monday ‘blues’ this year.
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