99: The journey to establishing happiness at work with Aoife O’Brien
Happier At Work®04/02/22 • 16 min
“We spend so much of our time at work, when we’re not happy at work, that filters into other aspects of our lives.” – Aoife O’Brien.
Welcome back to Happier at Work! To mark the 99th episode of the show, host Aoife O’Brien dedicates this solo discussion to the heartbeat and purpose of the podcast, finding happiness at work. Would you agree that people are the number one asset in any business!? Aoife’s mission is to help organisations identify the power of putting people first to create a happier working environment. Did you know that a happier environment enhances workplace productivity, performance and helps attract and retain top talent?
In this episode, Aoife explores the benefits of establishing a healthy work-life balance from an individual and organisational perspective. Aoife also takes us on her journey of establishing happiness at work, sharing her personal experience of losing a sense of autonomy at work and revealing when she feels most fulfilled. Key points throughout the episode include:
Why is job satisfaction so important?
The stats don’t lie: the benefits of a positive work culture.
How being unhappy at work impacts our lives.
How to conduct a happiness audit for your workplace.
The key to being proactive when improving working environments.
Dealing with a workplace conflict of values.
The harm of micromanagement in business.
Identifying gaps: how to ignite your strengths at work.
The art of knowledge sharing.
When does Aoife feel happiest at work?
The downfalls of disengaged employees.
THE LISTENERS SAY:
Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you!
Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien
https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ
https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie
https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast
Resources:
Listen back: Finding Your Purpose at Work with Aoife O’Brien.
https://happieratwork.ie/97-finding-your-purpose-at-work-with-aoife-obrien/
Book: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor.
04/02/22 • 16 min
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