Ask most managers what their top priorities are for their direct reports and I would be hugely surprised if the word ‘happiness’ appeared anywhere on a list along with words like ‘productivity’, ‘creativity’ ‘target-orientated’, ‘efficient’ etc.

But we are now interested in the idea of happiness at work, and in society? There is an entire “happiness industry” emerging rooted in positive psychology, driven by individualism and personalisation and expressing itself in the health and wellbeing agenda.

It is important for several connected reasons.

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The age of constant contact between places of work and employees is here, and this can mean tasks are completed quickly and businesses can handle more and more clientele. But, with all of this communication, employees can become quickly overwhelmed and stressed due to not feeling as if they can escape work pressures, although technically, they’re not “on the clock.” Here are a couple of ways that you, as an employee, can find a better work life balance even with the tightest of work schedules.

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The reality of life is that sometimes people get sick or injured. These illnesses and injuries can prevent them from working. Sometimes it could be for significant periods of time. Many employers are keen to support their staff when they have to take a leave of absence. If you value an employee, you might want to do all you can to help them return. A lot of people will want to get back to work but may not be able to jump straight into the role they were performing before. There are many things you can do to help them get back into work in their own time. This will ensure you don’t lose a valuable employee forever.

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The motivation levels of your employees directly impacts the success of your company. Employees who are motivated to work to the best of their ability and are driven to succeed will help a company to better develop and grow, improving the reputation of the business and brand. On the other hand, employees who are demotivated and have no determination to succeed can drag a company down with them, damaging the reputation and potential of the business. Employees who are motivated to succeed are those who are satisfied with their jobs and enjoy the work that they do. In order to motivate employees, it’s a good idea to provide them with a range of benefits and incentives. These could include:

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