Happiness is a fundamental aspect of our lives that can greatly influence our well-being and unfortunately, it’s not guaranteed, unless maybe you were born in the Netherlands, stay with me. I recently read an interesting article about parenting in the Netherlands, home to the world's happiest kids. The author, a psychologist, listed six things parents never do there, and it got me thinking how in recent years, the pursuit of happiness has extended beyond our personal lives and into the workplace. Employees are looking for more than the traditional compensation, they want to work doing something they are passionate about, they are looking for more time off, freedom to work from wherever (because now we all know it’s possible – thank you Covid). 

Many organizations have smartly recognized that happy employees are not only more engaged and motivated they are also more likely to foster a positive workplace culture. In this newsletter, we will explore how six...