Fostering a Happy Workplace

International Day of Happiness is celebrated each year on March 20. This is a great day to reflect on how important happiness is to our professional lives. Research consistently shows that happiness isn’t just a pleasant byproduct of success—it’s actually a key driver of productivity, creativity and overall workplace health. In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations that prioritize employee wellbeing aren’t just being kind; they’re making a strategic investment in their most valuable asset: their people.

Here are some resources for fostering happiness in your workplace:

• 7 Ways to Create a Happy and Motivated Workplace
  By Business.com
  “Happy employees are productive employees. When you take small steps to create a positive and motivational work environment, there will likely be fewer work-related conflicts, less workplace absenteeism and increased productivity.”
• Happiness At Work: The New Competitive Advantage
  By Forbes
  “Happiness at work is more than just a feel-good factor—it’s a strategic advantage that can drive business success. By prioritizing the happiness and well-being of employees, companies can create a positive work environment that not only attracts top talent but also keeps them engaged and motivated. As the workplace continues to evolve, those who invest in happiness will be the ones leading the way.”
• The 3 Pillars of Workplace Happiness and How to Use Them
  By Big Think
  “We now have access to a remarkable suite of tools to allow us to work in better ways. Using the correct combination of these to increase your levels of enjoyment and satisfaction at work is an important way to increase your happiness.”
• Creating a Happier Workplace Is Possible — and Worth It
  By Harvard Business Review
  “Let’s make happier workplaces the scaffolding upon which we build all of our strategies. In a polycrisis state — a world where change is the only certainty — rooting our decisions in well-being for all is the only path forward.”
• 3 Secrets to Happiness at Work According to Research
  By PositivePsychology.com
  “Happy workers enjoy what they do and work harder and smarter. Companies take fun, play, and satisfaction in the workplace seriously because they recognize the importance of happiness for productivity, staff retention, and employee wellbeing.”