What Does Happiness Have To Do With Business Productivity?

Forbes

Even before the pandemic, our nonprofit offered staff flexibility around work hours and the ability to attend to family obligations. The goal is to create an environment where employees work when they are most productive, meeting their work objectives in a way that works best for them.

The ethos of this principle was reflected in research conducted by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in partnership with British telecommunications giant BT. They found a direct correlation between happiness and productivity. The study indicates that people are 13% more productive when happy.

The study also found something interesting: Happy workers do not work more hours than their discontented colleagues. Instead, they are simply more productive during their work hours. This suggests businesses can increase productivity and outcomes by fostering a positive work environment and prioritizing happiness and well-being.