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10 Easy Ways To Stop The Happiness Circus And Add Real Employee Value

…it’s unfair and even dangerous to ask or expect people to act happy when they don’t feel like it, I do believe that it’s important for companies to value the physical and emotional well-being of their workforce.

Furthermore, I believe it’s more important for them to act on what they see and hear from their employees. That is, if they really want to improve it.

Therefore, I welcome the mindfulness and yoga incentives…ones without unrealistic expectations attached.

Provide me with free coffee in the office and I’ll be more alert. But don’t expect a testimonial of gratitude for it. Offer yoga class on Wednesday nights, but don’t monitor my attendance.