How to be happy at work? Yes, it's possible!
8 April 2008
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Being happy at work: can it be learned?
"It's indeed a question of attitude. It requires daily effort to avoid falling into routine, better manage your time or be more organized. Sometimes you need to lift your head to make your own diagnosis. It is difficult to flourish in your work without having set personal, concrete, quantified, short and medium-term goals: getting a promotion, following training, leading new projects…"
What is the main ingredient for well-being at work?
"A good work atmosphere is an important element in the fulfillment of employees. Unfortunately, this is not a criterion that can be measured during the job interview. For young graduates in particular, relationships are more important than the social benefits that the company can offer them. When relationships with their supervisor and colleagues are good, an employee will be more inclined to stay in the same company. Some managers have understood this and are trying to limit conflicts or improve team cohesion around collective projects."
Everyone has their own definition of happiness at work?
"To be happy in your work, you need to make choices and be realistic. You can't combine all the advantages in one position. It is therefore better to avoid investing all your expectations in your work. In fact, you need to know what you are willing to accept and define your priorities: salary, working conditions, interest in missions, pleasant atmosphere? It is also necessary to achieve a balance between personal and professional life. This is what is called "the balloon theory". Each aspect of a person's life is symbolized by a balloon: one represents work, another private life, one for leisure, etc. You need to invest in all your balloons. Thus, if one of them deflates, you can more easily bounce back. Moreover, when a person's life outside their company is fulfilling, it opens up new ways to feel good in their work. Having more leisure time allows, for example, to meet new people and expand your network. However, when the dislike of your job is total, you must consider changing jobs or companies."
Posted on April 8, 2008
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What is the main ingredient for well-being at work?
"A good work atmosphere is an important element in the fulfillment of employees. Unfortunately, this is not a criterion that can be measured during the job interview. For young graduates in particular, relationships are more important than the social benefits that the company can offer them. When relationships with their supervisor and colleagues are good, an employee will be more inclined to stay in the same company. Some managers have understood this and are trying to limit conflicts or improve team cohesion around collective projects."
Everyone has their own definition of happiness at work?
"To be happy in your work, you need to make choices and be realistic. You can't combine all the advantages in one position. It is therefore better to avoid investing all your expectations in your work. In fact, you need to know what you are willing to accept and define your priorities: salary, working conditions, interest in missions, pleasant atmosphere? It is also necessary to achieve a balance between personal and professional life. This is what is called "the balloon theory". Each aspect of a person's life is symbolized by a balloon: one represents work, another private life, one for leisure, etc. You need to invest in all your balloons. Thus, if one of them deflates, you can more easily bounce back. Moreover, when a person's life outside their company is fulfilling, it opens up new ways to feel good in their work. Having more leisure time allows, for example, to meet new people and expand your network. However, when the dislike of your job is total, you must consider changing jobs or companies."
Posted on April 8, 2008
france5.fr
