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International Happiness At Work Week is in full swing and, with the events of the past year and a half still raw, the importance of workplace wellbeing has never been more apparent. During the week-long campaign, from September 20-27, firms across the globe are invited to put the topic atop their agenda and start to make the change to a happier workplace. “The International Week of Happiness at work is not owned by anyone, nor are there any rules or do’s and don’ts. It is a Do-It-Yourself movement”, its website states. Originally a Dutch initiative founded by Maartje Wolff and Fennande van der Meulen in 2017, the first International Week of Happiness at Work took place in 2018. “Happiness at work pays off,” the duo say. Listen now What should HR consider with a four-day week? “For yourself, when you are happy, you are healthier, more vital, more cheerful, more social and more successful.” As part of the week-long campaign, International Happiness At Work Week has outlined several simple ways in which to promote staff wellbeing, such as: inviting an expert to give an inspirational talk over lunch and discuss what you can do. organising a discussion about what makes
