is it a matter of P

HAPPINESS @ WORK  

?  assion  

WELCOME HappyLunch© #7 - October 16, 2014

#BEhappyday

 Passion is the energy that keeps us going, that keeps us filled with meaning, and happiness, �

and excitement, and anticipation. 

Passion is a powerful force in accomplishing anything �you set your mind to, and in experiencing work �

and life the fullest extent possible 

(Dave Kerpen)

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When I grow up, I’ll be Daft Punk

(Cyril Niego)

Exessive  workload  in  a  speci2ic  context  :    -­‐  no  respect  

-­‐  changing  rules  -­‐  «  déshumanisé  »  

And then we grew up…

19.000 people  are  suffering  from  burnout  in  Belgium  

300.000 people  have  a  long  term  sick  leave  in  Belgium  

HAPPY ORGANISATIONS

www.happinessday.be

380.000 people  are  working  in  organisation  where  the  Management    says  Happiness  at  Work  makes  the  difference  

2x less sick

6x less absent

9x more loyal

31% more productive

55% more creative

4.9 to 6.6 years

longer @ work

350.000.000.000$

OK but…

Is it really possible to be passionnate about any job?

Valerie’s Happy restrooms

(Atlanta Airport)

SET POINT 50%

ENVIRONMENT 10%

OWN CHOICE 40%

COMPONENTS  TO  HAPPINESS  

Happiness composants

S.  Lyubomirsky    

  •  Set point:

•  the central or expected value within a person's set range; •  genetically determined; •  stable over time; •  immune to influence.

•  Environment: •  national, geographic, and cultural region •  demographic factors •  personal history/life events •  life status variables

•  Own choice: •  behavioral •  cognitive •  motivational.

Happiness composants

So what can we do?

Monica De Coninck

« The new Belgian legislation on psychosocial aspects of work avoids ‘accusing’, but instead makes every actor responsible in the enterprise for creating an atmosphere in which people are mutually respectful and enjoy going to work »

Karel Van Damme

Peter De Caluwe

Where to start?

autonomy

connexions

contribution

results

mission

self confidence

fun / passion networks PERFORMANCE

& HAPPINESS

Happiness @ Work model (© Happyformance)

WHAT YOU LOVE

WHAT YOU �ARE GOOD AT

HAPPY BUT POOR

WHAT PAYS WELL

RICH BUT �

BORED

DREAM

#WIN  

What if my job is not my passion?

Be proud of what you do

Find a creative outlet

Dream with Big Goal dreamers

Be intentional

Always stay positive

Conclusion if any?

Happiness is the way.

Not the goal.

HAPPY ORGANISATIONS #380.000 concerned workers

JOIN US!

MORE  INFO?    laurence@happyformance.com  

 www.happinessday.be  

www.happyformance.com