There’s a happiness gap at work. Here’s what we learned from leaders in Finland and Denmark, the happiest countries in the world Leaders need to close the happiness gap with workers by fostering trust ...

We all want to be happy at work and in our personal lives. But unfortunately, you may be making mistakes that actually undermine your happiness—making you down, depressed, or disheartened in the ...

What does it truly take to be happier at work? For a long time, the pursuit of happiness was considered a subjective and elusive goal that varied greatly from person to person. However, over time, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. You’ve heard the old expression that practice makes perfect.

Results and feedback from several leading companies, including Google, Apple, and Salesforce, indicate happiness is the ultimate productivity booster. Happy employees, in this view, are more loyal, ...

The true predictor of workplace happiness is not what you might think. The difference between dreading your job and thriving at work often comes down to just one critical element. Jessica Weiss, ...

Happiness is overrated—especially at work. Sure, free snacks, casual Fridays, and the occasional ping-pong table might make employees happy for a minute. But if you think that’s what keeps them ...

Young people are stressed out at work. About half, 48% of 18-to-25-year-olds and 51% of 26-to-43-year-olds say they typically feel tense or stressed out during the workday, according to the American ...

I have been following research on positive psychology for years and find this field of study fascinating. The fundamental idea of positive psychology is that people aspire to lead meaningful and ...

Why are some people happier than others? And how can we improve our quality of life? Those are the two main questions I have been trying to answer for more than a decade. I run the Happiness Research ...

I continue to hear from people who feel stuck in their jobs due to the stagnant economy. Almost in desperation they fantasize about doing a major career transition (or even a total life change) as the ...