Understanding happiness to thrive in the workplace
23 August 2021 — Written by Aishwarya Muralidhar
It’s no surprise that being happy at work has a direct correlation to your performance and productivity. Research suggests that happy employees are 12% more productive. However, an overwhelming majority of us struggle with feeling happy at the workplace. Just 41% of employees say that they are happy most of the time at work! What can leaders and employees do to turn this around?
During our Masterclass with Sriram Kalyanaraman, the founder of Amaidhi School of Transformation, we delved into better understanding happiness. What is happiness? Why is compassion at the workplace important? And how can we all work towards building a happy work environment?
What is happiness?
To be compassionate is to understand when someone is going through a hard time and reach out to them. Compassion brings forth positive emotions like gratitude, which can help reduce anxiety. Be there for others, even if you’re not quite sure how you can help. It’s the thought and action that counts.
It further communicates dignity and worth, helping people at work feel valued. It increases the sufferer’s attachment and commitment to the organization too. A compassionate workplace builds overall levels of collaboration, encourages witnesses to work more for the common good, and inspires pride!
In Conclusion
Happiness at the workplace starts with ourselves. However, we should all make a collective effort to enrich the workplace to be a safe space for everyone. Take the time to work out your anxieties with work and don’t be afraid to reach out to someone, or be there when in need!
Enjoyed these takeaways from Sriram’s Masterclass? Make sure to tune in for the next Nudge Talk and stay tuned to more updates on Beyond 8’s Instagram page!