Take control of your own workplace happiness story, with this guide to helping you ensure that you're in the very best job in the very best organization. Being happy in the workplace can sometimes be difficult. But it's worth putting in the effort, because the results are worth it.
It's our own responsibility to be happy at work. It's not he responsibility of our boss, or our colleagues, or the organization for whom we work. Being happy at work is also in your best interest too. Research shows that happy employees are likely to earn more, have better mental health and are more likely to be promoted.
In this book, WorkL founder Mark Price, sets out what it is that makes people happy, or not-so-happy at work and he explains how your can measure happiness and improve the situation.
Work Happier is written for anyone in any workplace anywhere. Whether you work on the shop floor or the board room, or if you're customer-facing or in a support role, this easy-to-read book will empower you to take control of your working life.
Chapter - 00: Introduction;
Chapter - 01: The Work Happiness Charter;
Chapter - 02: The Work Happiness Charter explained;
Chapter - 03: How to make your current job better and happier;
Chapter - 04: How to find a happy job;
Chapter - 05: How to develop a positive mindset and embrace the job youre
in;
Chapter - 06: How to be happy about your salary and the time your spend
working;
Chapter - 07: How to ensure youre paid the right amount;
Chapter - 08: How to make sure youre recognized and appreciated;
Chapter - 09: How to understand your companys business plan;
Chapter - 10: How to get the training your need and deserve;
Chapter - 11: How to be empowered and take control of your job;
Chapter - 12: How to be respected at work;
Chapter - 13: How to be heard;
Chapter - 14: How to be handed decision-making powers;
Chapter - 15: How to be seen as trustworthy;
Chapter - 16: How to look after your health and wellbeing;
Chapter - 17: How to manage your mental health and emotional welfare;
Chapter - 18: How to make your work a safe space;
Chapter - 19: How to feel satisfied and fulfilled at work;
Chapter - 20: How to be proud of the company you work for;
Chapter - 21: How to help your organization run smoothly;
Chapter - 22: How to build a strong relationship with your manager;
Chapter - 23: How to take control of your own learning and development;
Chapter - 24: How to disagree well and build strong professional
relationships;
Chapter - 25: Afterword;
Chapter - 26: Index;
Mark Price, based in London UK, is the former Managing Director of Waitrose and former Deputy Chair of the John Lewis Partnership. He is the founder of WorkL for Business and WorkL, Chair of The Fair Trade Foundation, NED of Coca-Cola, Chair of Business in the Community and Former President of the Charted Management Institute (The CMI). He was formerly Minster of State for Trade and Investment. Mark Price is the author of Happy Economics, also published by Kogan Page.
