7 Habits vs Realities of Happy Employees
Recently was shared this story; Happy employees share certain habits and behaviors, and these habits help them stay happy. Here are some of the most important ones.
Of which I am about 80% on board with. What I felt was missing was the “under-actions” that often accompany this type of commentary for the real time person; for the full article visit: http://www.inc.com/jayson-demers/7-habits-of-happy-employees.html
1. They see problems as opportunities.
But this also means that when they propose solutions –a process is in place in the workforce that allows for them to have fair and access to expressing theme for serious consideration.
2. They express gratitude.
Gratitude is one thing – but even the more gracious and appreciative worker will lose it if they feel locked or forced into a corner without the tools to adapt and move towards the “gratitude light’
3. They stay busy, but not overwhelmed.
Busy? The new norm – You have to know the difference between them and have the support in place to be mentored on how to use this skill.
4. They socialize.
This is the current buzz word in HR and Workforce development – This push to query “do you have friends at work”, how social etc.. It has value I agree. But it needs to be nurtured in an organic way. Not everyone wants or comes to work fitting in.
5. They take breaks.
I agree with this – enough said
6. They stay honest.
Honesty is over rated if it means you loose out becouse of institutional disreagurd for honesty and feedback. More and more “change leaders” use the jargon and don’t get the application. This is usually clearly shown in how they purposely never survey the workforce for honestly, confidence on themselves, etc. Instead push it on the systems they forced on the teams.
7. They accept what can’t be changed. Some things are simply beyond your control. You can’t help the demanding client who needs everything done by yesterday. You can’t help the fact that your boss rarely gives you the full plan in advance. Unhappy people see these things and dwell on them perpetually, constantly trying to fix them or staying angry that they exist. Happy people, on the other hand, learn to live with the idiosyncrasies of others, accepting that quirks and personality traits can’t always be changed–and that’s not always a bad thing.
Live and let live is a great approach – But to do this – you have to feel good about your place in the structure of work; how you see your role in the moment and its relation to yourself. So – before you can accept what can’t be changed – an honest assessment and query to yourself; that includes an understanding of “what I can change is my ability to leave what isn’t feeding my needs or skills” needs to happen.
About Frank Strona
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