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Our latest thoughts, ideas and tips on all aspects of making people happier, more engaged and higher-performing.
Mindfulness and its impact on happiness
In the previous instalment of my happiness series we discussed moods. They are short-term states of mind with a long-term effect on our overall well-being and happiness. Sometimes we can recognise what triggers our mood, but they are usually born on a much deeper level. As mentioned, both emotions (good & bad) could have a […]
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Employee Voice 24/7 | Give your people a voice during times of change
Wow, what a few weeks eh? With a fast-changing situation and unprecedented numbers of employees working from home, self-isolating or ill – it’s critical no one feels isolated. Now, more than ever, It’s important that you’re able to communicate on a daily basis to help you understand how your people feel and to understand the cultural […]
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How to motivate your people through periods of change
We live in a world where the future is increasingly shrouded in uncertainty. External factors can affect our businesses – Coronavirus, Brexit and the ambiguity around impending world trade agreements can immediately shift the climate we work in. Recent evidence suggests there will be more change and shockwaves to our businesses over the next five […]
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What can neuroscience teach us about how to respond to the Coronavirus
As the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to test the global economy and health systems, employers and employees are rightly concerned about the ongoing impact that it will have on their business, culture, health and happiness. Employers face the challenge of taking every possible action to protect their people, whilst also maintaining an operational business. […]
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How to apply Self-determination theory to boost workplace motivation
There’s always a lot of debate about different psychological studies here at The Happiness Index. Our team benefits from the knowledge and passion of several experienced psychologists – one of whom is the neurological psychologist, human performance coach and author Clive Hyland. With these bright minds on our side, it’s no surprise that we appreciate and […]
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Wow your willpower – benefits for you, your people and your business
We all have goals in life. Whether it is to secure that promotion, improve our time management or to sustain a healthier lifestyle. We have an ideal self in-sight but can be left feeling defeated when we fail to meet that ideal. To help avoid failure, a strong willpower is a necessary skill. The American […]
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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: An Adventurer’s Perspective
Increasingly in the modern working culture, businesses are pushed (and are pushing) further towards having diverse, inclusive workforces. This is great to see! What is less encouraging is the number of companies who seem to see this as nothing more than a box-checking exercise. Phrases like “We need more women in tech”, when said without […]
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Room 101 of Employee Engagement
Yesterday our latest Webinar aired featuring our good friend and best-selling HR author Gethin Nadin! Gethin joined our Head of Global Happiness, Matt Phelan, to have a good old rant about all things employee engagement and HR…and to discuss what they would happily throw into the depths of Room 101! First up let’s discover what […]
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4-day working week: Could it increase stress?
It’s a Monday, the train was delayed, the weather has decided to have a tantrum. You walk into the office and find yourself muttering “I really hate Mondays..” whilst writing yourself a phone note to claim through the Delay Repay train service. You pass some colleagues in the office, and although you are only half […]
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