{"id":17088,"date":"2018-11-21T19:54:12","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T17:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/?p=17088"},"modified":"2022-01-28T12:46:01","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T10:46:01","slug":"workplace-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/workplace-happiness","title":{"rendered":"5 Important Factors that Promote Workplace Happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Believe it or not, achieving workplace happiness is more than just a <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/salary-vs-satisfaction\/\">paycheck<\/a>. Because we spend a huge portion of our lives at work, even if it&#8217;s traditional 40 hours a week, you\u2019re still spending nearly 1\/3 of your life at work. This is why it only makes sense to derive a sense of joy while you are in the office. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Our well-being mentally and physical depends on whether or not you\u2019re happy at work. Although happiness remains relative to every individual and the type of work they do, there are basic ingredients that cut across all people. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Here are 5 keys to your workplace happiness:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f8bb35bed7b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f8bb35bed7b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/workplace-happiness\/#1_Freedom\" >1. Freedom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/workplace-happiness\/#2_Positive_Relationships_and_Communication\" >2. Positive Relationships and Communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/workplace-happiness\/#3_Transparency\" >3. Transparency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/workplace-happiness\/#4_Flexibility\" >4. Flexibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/workplace-happiness\/#5_Opportunity_for_Growth\" >5. Opportunity for Growth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Freedom\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">1. Freedom<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17090\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-_freedom.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-_freedom.png 1201w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-_freedom-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-_freedom-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-_freedom-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-_freedom-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-_freedom-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">The last thing you want to happen in the workplace is people looking over your shoulder telling you to, \u201cchange this,\u201d or \u201cdo this another way.\u201d Yes, there are rules to obey at the workplace but a better way to work around these rules is being given the creative freedom to express your views and make decisions about your work. When this happens, you will derive a great sense of confidence and joy from your work, which will make you feel like you\u2019re really making a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Freedom is important to workplace happiness because you won\u2019t feel like you\u2019re back in the classroom with a teacher hanging over your shoulder. You want the company to trust you to do your job well in meeting the workplace objectives and standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Positive_Relationships_and_Communication\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">2. Positive Relationships and Communication<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_postive_relationship__communication.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_postive_relationship__communication.png 1201w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_postive_relationship__communication-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_postive_relationship__communication-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_postive_relationship__communication-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_postive_relationship__communication-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_postive_relationship__communication-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Every day you show up to work, you interact with people. These connections are unavoidable and have a significant impact on your workplace happiness. If you enjoy your co-workers, especially<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/workplace-friendships\/\"> if you work with friends<\/a>, you\u2019ll truly enjoy coming into work each day and the time you spend at work will be joyful and rewarding.<br \/>\nAlongside having positive relationships is having positive communication. This can make a huge difference not just in your individual happiness but in the entire company, which turns back around and further promotes greater happiness in your work.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Transparency\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">3. Transparency<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-Transparency.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-Transparency.png 1201w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-Transparency-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-Transparency-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-Transparency-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-Transparency-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work-Transparency-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Working in a company that stands for transparency is a good ingredient for workplace happiness.No one can undermine the power of transparency in the workplace which is today becoming increasingly more important for a company that is open about their inner workings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">This varies depending on the type of company, but, in general, knowing what your company is about, where they\u2019re going, how they intend to get there, and how you fit in are all very important points which can lead to greater workplace happiness.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">A company that says \u201cWe\u2019re all in this together\u201d is one that fosters employee belonging and where everyone wants to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Flexibility\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">4. Flexibility<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17093\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_flexibilty.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_flexibilty.png 1201w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_flexibilty-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_flexibilty-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_flexibilty-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_flexibilty-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_flexibilty-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Everyone requires flexibility to work which contributes to workplace happiness. For instance, working in a place that allows you to work remotely is even more enjoyable because you are not required to sit 8 hours behind your desk to get things done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Although some companies don\u2019t allow their employees to work from home, in the 21st century, there are countless positions that make working remotely a reality, which includes any job that has to do with working online. Even for job types that do not allow working remotely, flexibility is still possible. For instance; flexible start and finish times and flexible working rules like 1-hour lunch break among others, when applicable, can be a great source of workplace happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Opportunity_for_Growth\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">5. Opportunity for Growth<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17094\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_growth_opportunity.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_growth_opportunity.png 1201w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_growth_opportunity-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_growth_opportunity-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_growth_opportunity-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_growth_opportunity-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/stay_happy_at_work_growth_opportunity-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">In our daily lives, we often want to feel like we\u2019re getting somewhere. We want to know that tomorrow is going to be better than today and that if we work hard we can make that a reality.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">This same principle applies to the workplace, where we can derive a great sense of happiness if there\u2019s an <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/career-growth-vs-career-development\/\">opportunity for us to grow<\/a> and move up in the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Knowing that you have a chance to move up positions and improve the quality of work life, is through coming to work each day with the hope of becoming a better person. If you feel you\u2019re in a company where you have no room to grow, and that you will be in the same position as long as you\u2019re with the company, then you can very quickly grow disinterested and lose any joy you derive from work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Remember, as important as the above ingredients for workplace happiness are, greater happiness comes from taking good care of yourself. It is your responsibility to make sure you create your own happiness in the workplace and your personal life. Work on you, your peace, and your happiness during \u201coff-time\u201d and you\u2019ll find greater happiness at work as and for the rest of your life. If you still can\u2019t find happiness in your current workplace, there could be an opportunity for happiness elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Do you find happiness in your work? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you sometimes wonder what true happiness in the workplace is? 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