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There’s a happiness gap at work. Here’s what we learned from leaders in Finland and Denmark, the happiest countries in the world

Work Life

We recently spoke with business, academic, and government leaders in Finland and Denmark, the top two happiest countries in the world , about how enacted values impact workplace happiness. There, transparency begins at the topmost levels of government. Can workers be happy and trust their leaders?

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Labor trends to watch in 2024: A U.S. economic outlook and sector play-by-play

Work Life

Construction and utilities: building the future Construction Strong growth is in the cards for the domestic construction sector next year. construction spending hit a more than $2 billion record-high. Keep a steady course 2024 will require some swift decision-making on the part of industry leaders.

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Magenta Associates becomes employee owned

Workplace Insight

Employee Ownership Trusts were introduced by the government in 2014. Magenta was set up in 2011 by Cathy Hayward, the former editor of FM World (now Facilitate) and FMJ magazine who spotted a gap in the market for a PR agency specialising specifically in facilities management.

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6 Ways to Improve Employee Mental Health

Zevo Health

Furthermore, promoting mental well-being in the workplace fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, which can enhance creativity, collaboration, and decision-making. UK Government statistics put the economic contribution of the sector’s 2.4 Any of these elements has immense power to undermine mental health.

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HR as the key to unlocking business success

Insperity

All these activities govern how satisfied employees are and influence the quality of their work output and retention. Fully integrated into each aspect of business operations and decision making, rather than being viewed as its own separate department. Do you have a carefully constructed recruiting strategy?

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Embracing Holacracy: Fostering Autonomy and Collaboration in the Workplace

Vantage Circle

How does it distribute power and decision-making authority in a workplace? It embraces self-governance while integrating into the hierarchical structure of the organization. Employees have the authority to make decisions and act according to their roles. Make sure individuals understand their responsibilities.

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3 essentials you need to focus on if you want a resilient team

Halo Psych

For example, local government operates in a wider framework involving others, such as Central Government. Decisions tend to be made solely by the leader, rather than in collaboration with the team. Give constructive feedback to others, including those more senior. Why is resilience so important? Learn from failure.