{"id":1014,"date":"2021-05-17T09:24:34","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T12:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.handdy.com\/blog\/?p=1014"},"modified":"2021-08-14T11:19:58","modified_gmt":"2021-08-14T11:19:58","slug":"how-to-improve-employee-happiness-and-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.handdy.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-happiness-and-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Employee Happiness and Productivity (and Why You Should)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The days of employee happiness being a low priority for employers are rapidly disappearing, and the value of workplace happiness is becoming increasingly important for a business\u2019s success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many factors come into play when discussing employee happiness and productivity, from broader aspects like recognition of success and career development to more minor details such as <\/span>timesheets<\/span><\/a> and employee management. Unsurprisingly, there\u2019s no single element that can improve employee happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Studies have shown that <\/span>productivity increases by up to 13% for happy employees<\/span><\/a>, so it\u2019s worth trying to boost your team\u2019s morale. If you\u2019ve ever been unhappy in a job, it\u2019s easy to see why. Unhappy workers are more likely to grind out their nine to five days with minimal effort to just get through the day, but happy employees are more inclined to jump into the work. Research suggests that <\/span>85% of employees are not satisfied with their work<\/span><\/a>, so this is a problem that affects almost every business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Creating an environment that encourages employee happiness isn\u2019t easy; there are many options available, but choosing the right ones for your team is vital. Here at Handdy, we know the importance of employee happiness and how it can affect productivity. So we\u2019ve put together this guide to help you improve your employee happiness and productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why You Should Improve Employee Happiness?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Over the last few years, mental health awareness has grown significantly, and because we spend most of our days at work, our professional lives can dramatically impact our mental wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n

A recent survey showed that more than <\/span>11 million people took time off work for poor mental health<\/span><\/a> last year, which cost businesses about 40 million working days. More than half of the people surveyed said their jobs had become more stressful and had impacted their mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So having happy employees means that you can save your business a lot of money by reducing the number of sick days people take. But encouraging happiness in the workplace can provide so much more than just making sure your staff turn up. Happy employees can:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n