The future of happier workplaces
Our insights and original articles explore the ideas, research, and practices shaping happier, more successful workplaces.
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
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.
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.
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 Workplace Trends that Matter in 2021
Our hopes and expectations for 2021 are admittedly low — it just needs to be better than 2020. But even with the slow rollout of vaccines, there is little to believe that the first part of the year will be any different (though our cousins in the US may feel the new start with a new President). Even so, some trends have stood out to us for the year ahead.
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.
Dec 2020
2020 was tough — here’s what you and your organization can learn from it
This week, our article highlights what we’ve learned in 2020 and what we think organizations should hold onto post-pandemic. A crisis is always an opportunity and, this year, we’ve learned a number of self-care and trust lessons that can help us in 2021.
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