Work & Happiness

happiness data stories you can use to make decisions in your

life

Satisfaction with work

darker = more satisfied on average

lighter = less satisfied on average

A score of 100 would mean everybody feels completely satisfied with their work. A score

of 0 would mean nobody does.

Our average overall average is 52.3

Life is worthwhile

darker = a greater sense of life being worthwhile

lighter = less of a sense

A score of 100 would mean everybody feels their life is 100% worthwhile. A score of 0

would mean nobody does.

Our average overall average is 68.74

Working full time means you will have more money. No doubt about that. But you won’t necessarily be happier in other ways, such as how you feel and if you lead a purposeful and meaningful life. People who work part-time and for themselves enjoy better life-balance, obviously!

The data shows there is not much difference between full-time and part-time.

However, not working outside the home can lead to unhappiness.

A happiness at work policy Job Sharing allows two people to work part-time or less time to fill what would otherwise be a full-time position. Compensation is apportioned between the two employees. 

Massachusetts state government Job Sharing Guidelines provides an example of Job Sharing policies and programs.

Job sharing is different from work sharing, which allows employers to reduce hours in lieu of lay-offs.

http://www.mass.gov/anf/employment-equal-access-disability/hr-policies/alt-work-options/job-sharing-guidelines.html

A happiness at work policy Flex time allows employees to choose the hours and days they work within a framework, while still working the same overall hours each week.

University of Chicago’s flextime request provides an example procedure and policy

http://humanresources.uchicago.edu/fpg/policies/300/2103%2012%2009%20FlexibleWorkOptionsGuide-U310.pdf

A happiness at work policy

E-communing, working from home and telecommuting allows employees to work from home some or all days of the week.. 

The telework toolkit has guidelines and policy frameworks

http://www.teleworktoolkit.com/library/PolicyWritingGuide.pdf

You are the Happiness Movement

Use the Gross National Happiness index at work

Try it

You’ll like it

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