07/27/2017

What Organizations Get Wrong About Worker Happiness

Sharing the company’s vision helps create meaningful work and a sense of accomplishment

From in-house yoga to free Netflix subscriptions and office game rooms, businesses are spending big bucks trying to keep their workers happy.

Despite the proliferation of offbeat perks, many employees are not genuinely happy or immersed in their work. According to a new Gallup survey, 70 percent of American workers aren’t engaged with their jobs.

As a growing body of research makes clear, fun company events or quirky fringe benefits won’t accomplish much if workers don’t feel satisfied, appreciated and proud of their work. For companies whose success depends on building a talented, motivated workforce, a more comprehensive approach to employee well-being isn’t a luxury — it’s a basic necessity.

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