?? 5 secrets to increase employee happiness (without a raise)

Whoever said money can’t buy happiness has never spoken to someone who just got a raise. ??

But in today’s work environment, employee happiness goes beyond the paycheck. Why should you care? Companies with happy employees outperform their competition by 20%. ??

Happiness drives engagement. And with?65% of the U.S. workforce not engaged, it's crucial to put systems in place that can help to significantly boost your team's satisfaction. Let's explore below. ??

In today's edition:

???Why employee happiness matters

?? How to improve employee happiness

???5 secrets to increase employee happiness

Why employee happiness matters ??

Still not convinced about the impact of employee happiness? Did you know:

• ?? Happy employees are less likely to leave. They show more creativity and make better decisions.
• ?? Happiness directly influences engagement, productivity, and performance.
• ?? Happy and engaged employees are more likely to become culture champions for your organization – a win-win.

How to improve employee happiness ??

?? When it comes to improving happiness, where should you start??According to Pew Research:?while over half of workers are satisfied with their day-to-day tasks, they felt areas like benefits, learning opportunities, and feedback need attention.

• ????Work-life balance:?offer flexible arrangements and encourage breaks during the day. Create an environment that encourages people to take reasonable time off and avoid burning out.
• ?? Professional development:?continuous learning gives purpose and increases job satisfaction. Offer internal training or encourage employees to take advantage of external programs like LinkedIn Learning.
• ?? Recognition and appreciation:?quick kudos messages and regular feedback goes a long way. Utilize tools like?Shoutouts on Slack?to recognize employees and tie achievements to company values.

Want more? Check out this?blog post?with 5 secrets to increase employee happiness.

5 secrets to increase employee happiness

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