The future of happier workplaces
Our insights and original articles explore the ideas, research, and practices shaping happier, more successful workplaces.
May 2026
Why I challenge people to rethink happiness at work
People might assume my talks about happiness at work are fluffy and light. And they are fun. But they’re often also about something more uncomfortable: the hidden cost organizations are paying for “OK”.
Apr 2026
Your HR platform measures engagement. But does it improve it?
So your HR platform now offers pulse surveys. Maybe even a way to celebrate or thank colleagues. And if you’re already paying for it, maybe it feels like an easy cost saving to just use that instead of a dedicated engagement platform. On the surface, it makes sense.
Mar 2026
A client experience: Two years of asking “How are you?” every week
In this guest piece, Mike Sharp, Ops Director at Launch , a Friday Pulse client, shares what happened after two years of asking their team a simple question every week: How happy were you at work this week?
Feb 2026
Recruitment starts long before the job ad
Gearing up for some hiring? Don’t forget to consider your team happiness and culture.
Jan 2026
Why good intentions aren’t enough: how teams really thrive
Good intentions are easy. Lasting change comes from the small habits teams repeat day after day, week after week, month after month.
Dec 2025
Boredom is worse for you than stress
Don’t believe us? Here’s why…
Nov 2025
Beyond burnout: how happiness fuels lasting success
As pressure and complexity rise at work, happiness isn’t a luxury – it’s a vital driver of resilience, creativity, and performance.
Oct 2025
8 organizational strategies for happiness and success
Happiness at work isn’t just about feeling good – it’s about creating the conditions where people thrive. These eight principles show how organizations can make happiness part of their strategy for success.
Aug 2025
Happiness is a Serious Business: New book from Nic Marks launches 4 September
Discover the science – and soul – behind happier teams. Nic Marks’s new book is out soon. Join us for the launch and find out why happiness at work is too important to leave to chance.
Jul 2025
The rhythm of team happiness: Measure – Meet – Repeat
Happy teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built through consistent habits – measuring what matters, meeting to reflect, and repeating regularly.
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