Creating a happy and productive team…
Culture has long been understood as a crucial part of an organisations DNA. I recently read Mark Price’s book, Happy Economics. His framework won’t surprise most people around the importance of information sharing, reward and recognition, empowerment, wellbeing, pride and job satisfaction.
Perhaps most interesting were my takeaways on how you actually get to happy employees. Some of the key things reinforced for me were:
Happiness Drives Productivity and Profitability: Prioritising employee happiness isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a sound business strategy. Happy teams are more productive, innovative, and resilient.
Managers Play a Vital Role: Line managers have a direct impact on employee engagement. By focusing on training, recognition, and coaching, they can create a positive work environment that enables employees to thrive.
Leadership Matters: Effective leaders set a clear vision, communicate optimism, and make employees feel valued. Leadership isn’t just about driving results—it’s about inspiring people to achieve them.
Well-being Requires Substance: Superficial well-being initiatives don’t cut it. To make a real impact, organisations must address underlying cultural challenges and create a supportive, inclusive environment.
Measure and Improve Employee Happiness: A positive workplace culture doesn’t happen by accident. Companies need to measure employee happiness regularly and take deliberate steps to improve it.
How is your organisation fostering happiness at work?