Discussion Forum #2 – What Would Make You Happy At Work?

Lucille Ossai

10 years ago

Well, it had to happen.

It was only a matter of time before inquisitive researchers decided to do a survey to prove the obvious: Employees’ job satisfaction favourably impacts organisations.

As we know, happy workers increase productivity, go the ‘extra mile’ and become willing cheerleaders, (without being asked) of companies’ brands, thereby boosting their reputations.

It is all common sense.

But here’s the kick: This report reveals, among other things, that happy employees may actually make organisations richer.

Yes, they drive financial outcomes; this is not a vague conjecture.

The ultimate trade-off seems simple: Organisations strive to provide A,B,C (or whatever their employees value the most, which might not necessarily be more money). Then the happy, engaged employees do their jobs plus X,Y,Z.

A win-win situation for both the employees and the companies.

So we want to be helpful.

To smooth out the rough edges in the employment relationship, this discussion forum has been set up to help Management make decisions that would ensure that smart, talented, and driven professionals, like you, are happy in their careers.

Before you jump into the discussion, kindly note the guidelines below.

Guidelines for discussion forums

1) Only comments related to the topic would be approved.

2) Please edit your comments for clarity before posting.

3) Language should kindly be kept professional and ‘clean’ as inappropriate contributions will not be approved. Comments written as personal attacks will also be rejected.

4) Comments submitted after the deadline will not be published.

And now over to you.