APRIL 2019HR TECH OUTLOOK 19Happiness at workEven though there is a lot of psychological research about the relationship between happiness and productivity, happiness at work has traditionally been seen as a by-product of positive work rather than a pathway to business success. Happiness at work depends not only on extrinsic influences because we are getting used to perks and benefits. In order to be truly happy, we have to change our thinking that we are prisoners of circumstances. As soon as we follow our passion and create our own vision, which is greater than a simple job, or a raise; we can achieve true and permanent happiness. If you have found your happiness at work, you can be an important part of someone else's happiness by spreading yours.To be successful at work, it is no longer only important if the job is getting done. It is also important if there is a happy work environment because it is counterintuitive to the company's success. Researches show that not only the most obvious things, like good payment, or free food, matter to the employees.Benefits of happiness at workResearches show that people who are happy at work are 12 percent more productive. Shawn Anchor, author of "The Happiness Advantage", has quantified the benefits of a happy company: Sales increased by 37 percent, productivity by 31 percent, and accuracy on tasks improved by 19 percent. Also the staff's health and quality of life improved.Now, this all sounds easy and simple. Perks in and happiness out. But it is not. While perks are helpful in attracting people to work at your firm, they are not that effective at improving a company's performance. Even Google, a company which offers free food, massages in the office, and many more perks to its employees, is keen to stress that it is passion, not perks that are the biggest contributor to its success. Part of the problem that perks are not enough is that we are good at adapting. So we get used to almost anything ­ no matter if it is good or bad. Daniel Delank, CSO & Global Vice President IT D-4Growth, T-SystemsByCXOInsightsDaniel Delank
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