Anatomy of a Happy Employee

Anatomy of a Happy EmployeeAnatomy of a Happy Employee*/Read the infographic text.ANATOMY OF A HAPPY EMPLOYEEHappy employees are better employees - and they are also better for your business. These workers are more loyal and motivated, and they do better work. This is true to matter what your industry or location. But what makes employees happy? Find out based on a recent survey of more than 12,000 U.S. and Canadian workers.What determines employees happiness?1. PRIDE IN THEIR ORGANIZATIONThe number-one driver of happiness overall.Workers who feel proud of their organizations are 3x more likely to be happy at work.2. FEELING APPRECIATEDThe second biggest driver of happiness. It occupies the top spot for legal and accounting professionals.3. A SENSE OF FAIRNESS AND RESPECTThe third fruchtwein important happiness factor. Nearly one-quarter (24 percent) of professionals who say they are treated with little respect are likely to leave their jobs in the next year4. A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHM ENTThe strongest driver of happiness for those 34 years of age and under.5. INTERESTING AND MEANINGFUL WORKOne of the top three happiness factors for financial services, administrative, technology and creative professionals.6. POSITIVE WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPSAn important happiness driver. Sixty-three percent of survey respondents report having good friends at work.PRIDEFEELING APPRECIATEDFAIRNESS RESPECTACCOMPLISHMENTINTERESTRELATIONSHIPS 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.ANATOMY OF A HAPPY EMPLOYEEWHICH EMPLOYEES ARE THE HAPPIEST?The happiest role senior executiveThe happiest company size less than 10 employeesThe happiest age 55+The happiest tenure first year on the jobINFLUENCE INEQUALITYThe ability to influence important decisions is a happiness driver, but not all workers feel they have equal say.Only 47% of women say they exert influence on the job, compared to 55% of men.Just 45% of administrative workers feel they have a say in important decisions.Only 47% of workers 55 years and up say they influence important decisions.Only 35% of workers at organizations with 5,000+ employees say they have influence.Where can companies improve?FIND BETTER MATCHESWorkers who say they are not a good match with their employees are the most likely to leave their job within a year.FOCUS ON FAIRNESSOnly 52 percent of women feel they are paid fairly at work, compared to 58 percent of men.PROVIDE WORK-LIFE BALANCETwo-thirds of workers feel satisfied with their level of work-life balance, leaving room for some improvement.BUILD TIGHT TEAMSWorkers who have good relationships with others on their teams are 2.5 times more likely to be happy than those who do not.CELEBRATE ALL CONTRIBUTIONSFeeling appreciated is the second biggest driver of happiness - make sure to thank all employees for a job well done.To learn more about the importance of improving happiness in your workplace, visit www.roberthalf.com/its-time-we-all-w ork-happySource Survey of more than 12,000 U.S. and Canadian workers developed by Robert Half and Happiness Works, and conducted by an independent research firm. 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An equal opportunity employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.