Why Joy at Work?
In our experience, joy gets better results, both in responding to a crisis and achieving company goals.
Welcome to the Research
We're investigating this hypothesis:
Joy at Work is a measurable state of being (for both an individual and an organization) that indicates to what extent the culture of an organization contributes to its success.
You're welcome to take a look at our Joy Research Statement.
Self-Reflection Guide
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Free Online Course
Coming soon!
The Case for Joy at Work
Is it worth creating a joyful workforce? Take a look at this video to see why we think it is, and see the roles that are accountable for creating joy in the workplace.
The Best Team Experience Research Survey
This is a research survey to collect information about the best team experience people have, either leading or being part of a team. The information collected supports a 10-year research effort to discover what it means to have joy at work.
If you'd like to contribute to the research, please share your experience! It will take about 15 minutes.
Areas We're Currently Studying in Academic Literature
Positive Psychology
The role of positive and negative emotions on humans, individually and in groups
Upward spiral concept
Decision-making and the role of broad or narrow mindsets
Organizational Change
The role of joy in organizational change
Employee agility and resilience and its affect on organizational change
Occupational Health
Leader mental health
The cost of leading an organization under stress on leaders
The impact on leaders knowing they are harming employees
Work Philosophies
The intrinsic pleasure of work
Meaningful work
Evolving expectations of work for the employer and employee
Joy at Work(shops)
We offer these customized in-house workshops related to the research.
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Joy at Work Journeys
Joy at Work Stories
Year-of-Joy Vision Boards
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