Happiness at work Alexander Kjerulf Chief Happiness Officer

What is happiness at work? Why does it matter? How to be happy at

Alexander Kjerulf Chief Happiness Officer. M. Sc. in computer science, from the University of

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Arbejdsglæde (ah-bites-gleh-the) Workhappiness

Arbejdsglæde is. . . A feeling of happiness you get at work!

Think about one of your very best experiences at work. One that made you

Money does not make us happy at work - though many seem to think

The salary makes it possible to go to work – it doesn't make you

Happiness at work is really, really good for you Time Life Success

Happy people are better: More productive More creative More helpful Better at service More

My happiness at work is my responsibility

My responsibility 1. Choose to be happy 2. Know yourself 3. Speak up 4.

”Tell me about a victory you have had at work recently”

a ! t lo Happiness at work matters. Results and relationships Make happiness your

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Happiness at work Alexander Kjerulf Chief Happiness Officer

What is happiness at work? Why does it matter? How to be happy at work.

Alexander Kjerulf Chief Happiness Officer. M. Sc. in computer science, from the University of Southern Denmark, 1994. Co-founder of Enterprise Systems (a super-happy ITcompany), 1997. Founder of The Happy at Work Project, 2003. Snowboarder, wakeboarder, avid reader and film fan.

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Arbejdsglæde (ah-bites-gleh-the) Workhappiness

Arbejdsglæde is. . . A feeling of happiness you get at work!

Karoshi = Death from overwork

Anyone can be happy at work

Think about one of your very best experiences at work. One that made you very happy!

1: Results

2: Relationships

1: Results 2: Relationships

Where is your focus?

Money does not make us happy at work - though many seem to think so Neither do perks Promotions don't work either

The salary makes it possible to go to work – it doesn't make you happy.

Happiness at work is really, really good for you Time Life Success

Happy people are better: More productive More creative More helpful Better at service More focused on quality Better team-players More open More likable Show more empathy Sell more More optimistic More motivated More engaged More energetic Learn faster Better leaders