{"id":60,"date":"2014-09-27T14:12:00","date_gmt":"2014-09-27T14:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/Blog\/index.php\/2014\/09\/27\/discussion-forum-2-what-would-make-you-happy-at-work\/"},"modified":"2023-01-18T14:16:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T13:16:45","slug":"discussion-forum-2-what-would-make-you-happy-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/27\/discussion-forum-2-what-would-make-you-happy-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Discussion Forum #2 – What Would Make You Happy At Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Well, it had to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was only a matter of time before inquisitive researchers decided to do a survey to prove the obvious: Employees\u2019 job satisfaction favourably impacts organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we know, happy workers increase productivity, go the \u2018extra mile\u2019 and become willing cheerleaders, (without being asked) of companies\u2019 brands, thereby boosting their reputations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is all common sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But here\u2019s the kick: This report<\/a> reveals, among other things, that happy employees may actually make organisations richer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, they drive financial outcomes; this is not a vague conjecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> do their jobs plus <\/em> X,Y,Z.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A win-win situation for both the employees and the companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So we want to be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you jump into the discussion, kindly note the guidelines below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3) Language should kindly be kept professional and \u2018clean\u2019 as inappropriate contributions will not be approved. Comments written as personal attacks will also be rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And now over to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discussion Forum #2 \u2013 What Would Make You Happy At Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(27 September 2014 \u2013 25 October 2014 at 00.00 West African Time)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Share all. Reveal all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you are your own boss, tell us what you believe would make your employees happier<\/em> to work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a one-man\/woman entrepreneurial wonder, then what drives you in your chosen field?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start the conversation and invite others to share their opinions as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recommended reading<\/em><\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Discussion Forum #1 \u2013 Communications At The Workplace<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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N.B \u2013<\/u><\/strong> First image is courtesy of Bplanet via freedigitalphotos.net. Second image is courtesy of Jscreationzs. Animation courtesy of gifgifs.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Happy employees do great things for the organisation. Join this discussion and air your views about all the things Management could do to make you happier at work. 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