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Our latest thoughts, ideas and tips on all aspects of making people happier, more engaged and higher-performing.
The power of body language & motivation – Reducing stress through posture!
What if I told you I could boost your confidence in just two minutes? What if you could drop your stress levels in the same amount of time? How would you like to get the edge on your competition in presentations, assessments and interviews? All this can be yours when you master ‘the power pose’. […]
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Three time management strategies to reduce anxiety and take back control
In the process of setting myself up as a sole trader I have learnt one vital lesson: managing your time effectively. Time is our most precious resource. You cannot beg, borrow or steal extra time. In my desperation to set up my business I worked hard, not smart. I experienced panic attacks, didn’t exercise for […]
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Getting the Most Out of Negative Reviews
Companies can look to Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work winning companies to get an idea of what it takes to be a highly rated company on Glassdoor. While a quick scan of the reviews may reveal fun perks and competitive compensation, the best companies go beyond the tangibles when it comes to supporting their employees. […]
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The Importance of social investment in creating a happy workplace
I’ve been reading a fantastic book lately called The Happiness Advantage. If you haven’t already read it – I would highly recommend it. It’s focussed on dispelling the myth (despite what we are repeatedly told as children) that if we work hard, we will be successful and ultimately happy as a result. The book teaches […]
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Look after your staff, or else? Just ask Laura Ashley!
Laura Ashley, one of the world’s best-loved fashion and home furnishings companies comes from humble beginnings, established in 1953 back in Wales. However, has the business that established a global footprint and a strong reputation for pthe roduct now forgotten about its biggest asset… its people!? Around 12 months ago a friend of mine had a […]
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Disengagement on a national level
I vowed to never write a political piece, but the EU referendum is an opportunity to discuss disengagement on a national level. Let’s get it out the way, I voted to remain as did a lot of people similar to me who are in their 30s and either live or work in London. This isn’t […]
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Cannes Lions Partners with The Happiness Index
I am honoured to say that this year The Happiness Index has the amazing opportunity of partnering with Cannes Lions festival which takes place from 18th – 25th June. We will be helping the organisers gather feedback from attendees of their Marketing Academy managed by Jim Stengel. This is an exciting time for both creatives, marketeers […]
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Who did our Co-Founder put in his top 5 disrupters?
As featured here in LinkedIn Pulse earlier today, our Co-Founder Chris Hyland shares his thoughts on the recent news that The Happiness Index has been voted into the Top 100 Disruptive brands in the UK. “When I heard that The Happiness Index had been recognised as one of the top 100 Disruptive brands in the […]
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“Once you can fake sincerity, you’ve got it made.”
There’s a sign that used to be a regular feature in small shops and restaurants which read something like this: “If you enjoyed our experience with us, tell others. If not, tell us.” It’s been around for years, and so familiar that you could easily miss just how effectively it summarises where we are now […]
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