The future of happier workplaces

Jul 2022

How a Weekly Team Meeting Can Generate a 5x ROI

Returns on investment have never been more critical as recession is looming. Yet, if we were to offer you a 5X return on investment – in Year One – you would certainly not believe us. There has to be a catch, right?

Jun 2022

How to Scale Your Company Culture in 5 Easy Steps

How to scale a company efficiently and effectively has become a whole business area, with strategies, coaches and books of all stripes. One of the biggest concerns scaling companies have is how to grow with their culture intact. Yet, this entirely possible with a team-first focus, rather than a top-down approach.

May 2022

Hybrid Is the New Normal. However, Core Work Relationships Still Matter, and Need Rebuilding

Hybrid is the new normal with most people returning to the office for at least some of the time. Leaders need to make deliberate efforts to encourage positive social interaction amongst teams, whilst they think how the office fits into their business.

Apr 2022

Happiness – The Perk that Never Gets Old

Companies often look to perks as a way of increasing staff engagement, but effective, long-lasting change comes from cultivating a work environment that satisfies people’s core psychological needs.

Mar 2022

International Day of Happiness 2022: Make Happiness a Weekly Habit for your Team

It feels odd to focus on happiness while the last remnants of a pandemic still linger on and there is war in Ukraine. However this weekend it is International Day of Happiness, which was founded by the UN during more peaceful times. The idea was to focus on the importance of happiness as a universal goal. And while tensions and anxieties are at an all-time high, there are certain things we can control in our own sphere of influence.

Feb 2022

4-Day Work Week Benefits (And Why We Adopted It)

We moved to a 4-day week in August 2020 and, in doing so, joined the ranks of a growing number of organizations. So, how did it go for us?

Jan 2022

The Science of Happiness: Why Impact and Authenticity Are Key to Inspiring Your People

In our series of articles on The Science of Happiness, we’re exploring our Five Ways to Happiness at Work framework with co-creators Nic Marks and Dr. Jody Aked. Inspire is the fifth of The Five Ways and is key to staying motivated in our careers. Within this interview, Nic and Jody discuss how leaders can inspire their people and help them find meaning in their work.

Jan 2022

Beat the January Blues and Thrive in 2022

As we enter year three of the pandemic, today is Blue Monday — the supposed most depressing day of the year that ties holiday blues with winter and job dissatisfaction. And, it’s clear that people are struggling amid the continued uncertainty. So, what can we do to beat Blue Monday this year and ensure 2022 is about thriving, not just surviving?

Dec 2021

Here’s to a happier 2022

It’s the end of another year living with the pandemic and with the omicron variant surging, we continue to face further ambiguity. Traditionally, many companies throw some kind of Christmas party before the holidays commence. However, once again, this year office parties will look different with many companies opting to cancel or hold smaller, online get-togethers.

Dec 2021

How to Support Staff Through Climate Anxiety

After the 2021 COP26, the environment crisis hit the headlines more than ever. Businesses must now have a pivotal role to play in allaying employees’ concerns.

Nov 2021

The Science of Happiness: How Challenge Makes a Successful Employee Experience

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. Challenge is the fourth of The Five Ways and is a key component of an enriching and happy work experience. In this interview, Nic and Jody discuss how leaders can both challenge and support their people.

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.