The Happy Manifesto

Ann Hartland, Deputy CEO and Growth Director of Ceda, discusses the importance of joy at work, personal growth, and leadership as well as her experiences in the Level 7 Happy MBA programme.

Ann shares insights into her role highlighting a people-first approach and the significance of listening to employees.

Today's conversation reveals some of the challenges and successes of implementing a positive workplace culture and the practical application of theoretical learnings.

Ann also touches on her personal interests, including dog massage therapy and triathlons, underscoring the value of maintaining joy both in and out of work.

Jenny's tips for a happy workplace:

• Do you know what is expected of you at work?
• Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day?
• Regular, direct and honest communication

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Jenny Fernandez is an executive coach and professor at Columbia and NYU.

In this episode, we explore some of Gen Z's unique characteristics, such as being digital natives and the impact of "helicopter parenting."

Jenny highlights the challenges Gen Z faces, including communication skills, job security and concerns exacerbated by the pandemic.

We also explore the need for supportive work environments, effective onboarding, clear training paths, and why mentorship is important.

Jenny's tips for a happy workplace:

1. Set your employees up for success
2. Have a very clear training path so people know how to progress
3. Provide mentors and sponsors for employees

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Nigel Paine, head of people development at the BBC, discusses the evolution of workplace learning, the creation of the BBC's iPlayer, and the importance of fostering a true learning culture in organisations.

Nigel emphasises the need for trust, autonomy, competence, and connectedness toward creating an effective learning environment and shares with us examples from Danone and WD-40 to illustrate successful learning practices

Nigel also highlights the significance of leadership qualities like courage and humility underscoring the critical role of continuous improvement and open communication in building a happy workplace culture.

Nigel’s tips for a happy workplace:

1. Make people feel part of the team and organisation.
2. Constantly work on what is stopping good things from happening.
3. Have an index: some measure of how well you are getting there

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Did you know that there's a strong link between happiness and success?

In today's episode, we explore the surprising connection between happiness, productivity, and workplace culture.

Nic Marks, a happiness expert and founder of the Centre for Wellbeing at the New Economics Foundation, and CEO of Friday Pulse, sheds light on this fascinating relationship and dives deep into the Happy Planet Index.

We discuss the impact of happiness on productivity and how a positive workplace environment can boost creativity and efficiency. Nic also reveals the important role of social networks and how the power of strong relationships contributes to fostering happiness and well-being.

Discover how a happier workforce can lead to a more successful business and hear some practical advice for leaders to enhance employee happiness and productivity.

Nic’s tips for a happy workplace:

1. Connect (develop relationships)
2. Be active
3. Take notice (be mindful)
4. Keep learning
5. Give

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