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In today\u2019s war for talent, employee happiness must be made a priority by every employer. In a nutshell, unless employees are happy with their current employer, they will simply go elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Below, we offer four ways you can increase employee happiness, gain an edge on the competition and strengthen your employer brand.<\/p>\n

1. Be Flexible and Support Work-Life Balance<\/h2>\n

A Forbes article<\/a> shares that thanks to the younger generations in the workplace today, the way we once worked is quickly changing with a stronger emphasis on work-life balance. The article shares that, in the future, work-life balance \u201cwill be defined by the energy we\u2019ll be able to bring to work and focus will shift to the freedom to work in a way that works for us. All that will matter is that the task gets done.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the most effective ways employers can support employee work-life balance is to allow employees to adjust their schedules and work from home when needed. For employees with young babies, long commutes, or elderly or dependent relatives, allowing employees to adjust their schedules to support their lifestyle is greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n

For employers concerned about productivity, a 2-year study<\/a> conducted by Stanford University concluded that employees are, in fact, more productive when working from home.<\/p>\n

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2. Reinforce Employees\u2019 Value and Give Praise<\/h2>\n

We all want to know that what we do at work matters and that what we do has value. Research shows that employees are more satisfied with their job and their life overall when they feel their work matters<\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to Career Builder<\/a>, 50% of employees said they believed turnover would decrease if managers simply recognized their efforts more frequently.<\/p>\n

One of the most effective ways of helping employees feel that what they do matters is through praise. Praise helps employees believe in themselves and their abilities, helps them grow in confidence, lift their mood, inspires them to try new things and take positive risks.<\/p>\n

A 2015 Forbes article referenced a study<\/a> conducted by Harvard Business School confirmed the positive effects of praise and found that study participants \u201cwho read positive statements about their past actions were more creative in their approach, more successful at problem-solving and less stressed out than their counterparts.\u201d<\/p>\n

TinyPulse <\/a>shares 50 examples of how praise and appreciation can be given, including: \u201cYour work ethic speaks for itself\u201d, \u201cThanks for always being willing to lend a hand\u201d and \u201cYou\u2019re so great to work with.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Prioritize Employee Health<\/h2>\n

\u201cThe groundwork for all happiness is good health.\u201d<\/span>
– Leigh Hunt<\/span><\/p>\n

Happy and healthy employees are more productive, more engaged, take fewer sick days, and contribute to a more positive culture. Therefore, it\u2019s in the best interests of companies to offer employee benefits which promote and support employee health.<\/p>\n

Our research<\/a> shows that employees working for companies that have a benefits strategy are:<\/p>\n