Happy, engaged employees are good for an organization.
Research shows they are more creative, produce better results, and are willing
to go the extra mile. What's more, happiness is contagious; it creates a
virtuous cycle that leads to further engagement. To bring more of that into
your team, focus on what psychologists have identified as the three pathways to
happiness: pleasure, engagement, and meaning. Consider whether you are actively
encouraging these things in your people. Do they enjoy their relationships and
their environment at work? Do they laugh? Do they fill roles that fit their
skill sets and offer appropriate challenges? Do they feel they're a part of
something that matters? If the answer is no to any of these questions,
brainstorm how you can adjust the team environment to bring more happiness in.
Today's Management Tip was adapted from "How Happy Is
Your Organization?" by Susan David.
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