Happiness at work and how it can influence employee productivity

Companies should strive for employee satisfaction, as happy employees are also more productive and loyal, says the New York Times bestselling author. Employees must have a sense of purpose and meaning at their workplace. These are the two main factors for job satisfaction. Of course, their satisfaction also depends on stress level and the relationships with management and co-workers, said Wiking, whose Happiness Research Institute aims to bridge the gap between the academic community and the public in order to make happiness research more accessible. To do this, the researchers use data that shapes science as well as stories to spread the science. They wish to determine how to measure something as intangible as happiness.

What are the trends in terms of happiness and life quality that you notice while leading the Happiness Research Institute?

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