Occupational Safety and Health
The Serious Business of Happiness at Work
Episode 19 | 13 May 2022
Does it matter if people are happy at work? Or should they just be satisfied with reasonable pay and conditions and not expect more? It’s well-established that happiness is linked to better health and longevity, but an increasing amount of scientific research has found ties with work-related matters like productivity, innovation and staff retention. So, should employers pay attention to staff happiness, and if so, how can they build it?
Find out more
- Action for Happiness — Website
- Creating The World We Want To Live In: How Positive Psychology Can Build a Brighter Future — Book - Bridget Grenville-Cleave, Vanessa King, Sue Roffey
- 10 Keys to Happier Living — Book - Vanessa King
- 50 Ways to Feel Happy — Book for children - Vanessa King
- The Ten Keys to Happier Living — TEDx talk - Vanessa King
Featuring
Guest
Vanessa King
Head of Psychology & Workplaces and a Board Member of the not-for profit body, Action for Happiness
Host
Sophy Fisher
Senior Communication and Public Information Officer in the ILO's Department of Communication