For example an engineer may not create something unique because he is happy. But what happiness at work will do is create a culture that is enjoyable which spreads to the people around them. This feeling spreads to the customers. It’s why Zappos became a billion dollar company. They let people have fun at work which makes them feel more connected and make decisions that encourages word of mouth advertising.

Wouldn’t you rather be happy at work than sad, depressed or bored?

TheStreet.com just published a column “Satisfaction Does Not Boost Performance.” The best minds in HR, Ed Lawler and Richard Beatty both agree that the data is overwhelming that satisfaction programs do not help business performance. Why do we continue to reject empirical data?

Read the article!

Hi Dyana, I love a good walk. Hope it was fun.

Hi Positively Present, Glad you are enjoying the eCourse. The hard work has paid off.

Hi Tess, A gratitude journal is a great habit.

Hi Lance, Sounds like a party. Wish I could have been there.

Hi Queue_t, Thanks for the link and hope the reflection on the crazy beauty helped.

Hi Larissa, You are lucky to be in a creative field.

Hi Stacey, Hoped you enjoyed your beautiful fall day. Lucky!

Hi Patty, Sounds like you know what you are doing. Happy at Work Action Day must have been a success for you.

Hi Evita, I’m going to read your post right now.

Hi Chris, enjoying every day life is sometimes forgotten. The smartest people seem to have a good grasp on this ability.

Hi Keith, One person like you in an office can really improve the whole atmosphere. Keep it up.

I celebrated Happy At Work Day by actually being happy at work! So many of mo coworkers buckle under the stress but I just wont allow that to happen. As a result, many have commented to me that they are so glad they work with me because I help keep everyone laughing and lighten the mood. One can really influence people when you wake up grateful every day.

Thanks!

Happy “Happy at Work Action Day” – what an awesome event you have started!

So how am I celebrating – I actually wrote a post on my own blog to celebrate this day and let more people know about your amazing work and initiative! Congrats and a huge THANK YOU to you for inspiring individuals to do this!

I work at home now – so every day for me is happy at work day

And what a perfect time of the year you picked for this day indeed!

Today I’m working on the back deck…it’s a gorgeous fall day in New England and I’m taking advantage. that is some good work happiness!

I had a GREAT weekend – I think it fuels happiness at work when you have successfully taken time for yourself during the weekend (or even in the evenings).

I’m still in my pajamas.

I’m about to take a break and jog in the sun with my dog.

We have a photo shoot today that will stimulate our creativity and challenge us.

I started the week feeling organized.

I have no plans this evening (rare, but it is always so nice)!

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to reflect on my reasons to be happy at work today!

Larissa