happiness at work 28 october 2015
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Happiness… at work?
Jasper BerginkBlogger and happiness researcherYPFP Tools of the Trade workshop, 28 October [email protected]
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About me
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Today’s exploration
• I Happiness… at work?Theory and individual benefits
• II The biz of happinessFirm benefits and examples of happy firms
• III Over to youReflect on what makes you SOAR (exercise)
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‘Rules’
• Interact
• Interrupt with questions
• Make it a safe learning environment
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I Happiness… at work?
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Happiness comes in many forms
• PersonalLife satisfaction, positive emotions, purpose
• State/societyGross National Happiness, beyond GDP…
• Happiness at workGood place to work, Chief Happiness Officer…
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Can you be happy at work?
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What makes you happy at work?
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What makes you really happy at work?
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The happiness advantage
• More motivated, creative and productive
• Happier at home
• More resilient facing stress
• … but lower salaries and less conscientious?
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II The biz of happiness
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What’s in it for your boss?
• Higher productivity
• Less sick leave
• Better staff retention
• More shareholder value
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How do I make my staff happy?
• Autonomy (Google/Facebook)• More autonomy (Zappos)• Creation days (Atlassian)• No email outside work hours (VW)• $70k minimum wage (Gravity Payments)• Chief Happiness Officer (every second US firm)
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Steering for happiness is possible
• Happiness at work surveys– Measure, benchmark and improve working
conditions
• … but mind the buzzword!
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Summing up
• Invest in process, not in outcome
• Do aspire– Balance– Resilience– Being in sync with your goals and ambitions
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III Over to you!
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From SWOT to SOAR
STRENGHTS WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
STRENGHTS OPPORTUNITIES
ASPIRATIONS RESULTS
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SOAR