{"id":51415,"date":"2022-03-29T10:15:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T17:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=51415"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:32:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T17:32:22","slug":"employee-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/employee-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee happiness: Why it matters and how to get started"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The pandemic reshaped how leaders think about happiness at work. What began as an urgent shift to remote work revealed a deeper truth: employee happiness thrives on communication, flexibility, and trust.<\/p>\n<p>Across industries, businesses that invested in agile technologies enabling people to collaborate securely and seamlessly from anywhere saw stronger morale, better productivity, and greater resilience.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc40\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know employees crave more connection in the workplace? 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It\u2019s about connection, clarity, and purpose. When people feel connected, trusted, and equipped with the right tools, they bring their best selves to work \u2014 and that energy fuels everything from productivity to customer loyalty.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Happy employees are more productive<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/warwick.ac.uk\/newsandevents\/pressreleases\/new_study_shows\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study by the University of Warwick<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that happy workers are 12% more productive than their unhappy counterparts. The study also found that happy workers are less likely to take sick days and are more engaged in their work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee productivity is key to the success of any business. You can generate more revenue with a happier workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Happy employees are less likely to take sick days<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sick days can be costly for businesses. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthleadersmedia.com\/finance\/employees-poor-health-cost-employers-575b-2019\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analysis from Integrated Benefits Institute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that lost productivity from illness-related employee absences totaled almost 1.5 billion days annually for all employees and cost employers $3,900 per employee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the connection between those costs and employee happiness? When unhappiness increases, so do sick days taken. Workers who report being happy take <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismartrecruit.com\/blog-8-effective-ways-to-keep-your-employees-happy-at-the-workplace\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10X fewer sick days<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than unhappy employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Happy employees are more engaged in their work<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although happy employees aren\u2019t necessarily engaged employees, a connection between happiness and engagement does exist. Happy employees contribute to a better workplace culture, which in turn contributes to higher levels of employee engagement and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2443621\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lower levels of burnout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2019\/11\/making-work-less-stressful-and-more-engaging-for-your-employees\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HBR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> notes: \u201cDecades of data have confirmed that higher employee engagement, or the strength of the mental and emotional connection an employee feels toward their workplace, has many positive benefits \u2014 including reduced<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.limeade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/EMPLOYEE-STRESS-ENGAGEMENT-AND-WORK-OUTCOMES.pdf\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, improved<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/187865\/engaged-employees-less-likely-health-problems.aspx\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and job satisfaction, as well as increased<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/236927\/employee-engagement-drives-growth.aspx\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">productivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, job retention, and profitability.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Happy employees improve retention<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing an employee costs a company on average <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/builtin.com\/recruiting\/cost-of-turnover\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5 to 2 times the employee\u2019s salary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The good news is that happy employees are less likely to leave their jobs. As happiness increases, the number of employees who leave their organization typically decreases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/curiosity\/employee-recognition-and-retention\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonusly research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that 82% of employees believe that being recognized at work contributed to their happiness, and that happiness translated into staying longer with their employers, with 63% of those who receive <a href=\"https:\/\/nectarhr.com\/blog\/types-of-employee-recognition\">regular recognition<\/a> reporting that they are \u201cvery unlikely\u201d to seek a new job in the next 3-6 months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When happy employees stay with an organization, the business can save money on recruitment and employee training and avoid the negative consequences of high turnover rates, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decreased productivity and poor employee morale.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Happy employees attract better talent<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees are a company\u2019s most important asset. Happy employees are more likely to attract top talent, meaning that businesses can benefit from better-quality employees. In addition, businesses can save money on recruiting and training new employees when happy employees act as brand ambassadors for the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta rc-post-content-cta_green\">\n<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta-columns\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-img\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"700\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GettyImages-607477369.jpg\" class=\"responsive-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-copy\">\n<div class=\"headline-copy\" style=\"text-align:left;\">The secret to keeping your employees and customers happy<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta-footer\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-logo-container\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-logo\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"154\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 154 34\" fill=\"#000\" role=\"img\" aria-labelledby=\"cta-ring-logo-2116955717\" 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happiness<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how can you increase employee happiness? Here are eight tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a positive work environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage social interaction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give employees flexible work arrangements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer financial incentives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your employees a voice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide training and resources<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deliver clear expectations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn what happiness means to them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a positive work environment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A positive work environment is key to a happy workforce. Employees need to feel appreciated and respected to be happy at work. Make sure that your employees feel like they are part of a team and that their opinions are valued.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different ways for an employer to foster this kind of company culture, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrating individual accomplishments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing regular feedback<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an open-door policy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy employees also create a more positive work environment, and can help with employee retention and attracting top talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<div class=\"tip-heading\"><b>\ud83d\udca1 Pro-tip: <\/b><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RingCentral\u2019s collaboration tools<\/a> can foster communication between employees, helping them to engage further and remain happier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage social interaction<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social interaction is key to happiness. Encourage your employees to get to know each other outside of work. This can be done by organizing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ideagen.com\/solutions\/document-collaboration\/huddle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team-building exercises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or by providing a place for employees to socialize.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communications tools, like RingCentral, can help employees stay connected, even when they&#8217;re not in the office. Employees can easily connect with each other through chat, team messaging, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/what-is-a-voip-phone.html\">VoIP phone<\/a>, and <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video-call.html\">video calls<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51194 aligncenter\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Unlimited-team-messaging-1.gif\" alt=\"Unlimited team messaging gif\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give employees flexible work arrangements<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible work arrangements often lead to happier employees. Allowing employees to work from home or take breaks during the day can help them feel more in control of their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many employers offer flexible work arrangements. However, some employees may be afraid to ask for them. If you&#8217;re an employer, make sure that your employees know that you&#8217;re flexible and that they can come to you with any concerns they have. These arrangements offer a work-life balance that&#8217;s key for happy workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral supports businesses with flexible work arrangements by providing a variety of communications tools that employees can use from anywhere, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/solutions\/office\/call.html\">cloud-based phone systems<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/how-does-a-virtual-phone-call-work.html\">virtual calls<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/free-conference-call.html\">conference call services<\/a>. This helps employees stay connected and productive, even when they&#8217;re not in the office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta rc-post-content-cta_orange\">\n<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta-columns\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-img\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"931\" height=\"700\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GettyImages-557921561.jpg\" class=\"responsive-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-copy\">\n<div class=\"headline-copy\" style=\"text-align:left;\">Work from anywhere: two small business success stories<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta-footer\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-logo-container\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-logo\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"154\" height=\"34\" viewBox=\"0 0 154 34\" fill=\"#000\" role=\"img\" aria-labelledby=\"cta-ring-logo-1665130669\" 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400;\">Financial incentives are a great way to encourage employee happiness. Cash bonuses, paid vacations, gym memberships, retail discounts, and 401k contributions are just a few of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.achievers.com\/blog\/employee-incentive-programs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employee incentives<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that employers can offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offering a variety of financial and non-financial incentives is a great way to encourage employee happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your employees a voice<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees who feel like they have a voice in the workplace are happier than those who don&#8217;t. Allowing employees to contribute to decision-making can help them feel like their opinions matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving employees a voice can be done in many different ways, such as through surveys, focus groups, or town hall meetings. Allow your employees to share their thoughts and opinions, and you&#8217;ll build trust and create a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/pragyaagarwaleurope\/2018\/08\/29\/how-to-create-a-positive-work-place-culture\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">better workplace culture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide training and resources<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees who are well-trained and well-resourced are happier than those who aren&#8217;t. Make sure that your employees have the tools they need to do their jobs. This includes providing them with appropriate technology and training them on how to use it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s human nature to want to continually improve and grow. Providing employees with the tools they need to grow will help them to remain happy at work. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fellow.app\/blog\/management\/ways-to-keep-employees-engaged-and-motivated\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your employees engaged<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by providing them with regular training and resources, along with opportunities for growth. For instance, you can provide them with books, online courses, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/podcastle.ai\/blog\/how-to-improve-voice-recording-quality\/\">high-quality podcast<\/a> which they can listen to while working.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizing the unique skills of your workforce and investing in those skills produces happy workers and increases your company&#8217;s return on investment for every single person you hire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentoring and team building are just a couple of ideas to encourage your employees to grow alongside their team members.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deliver clear expectations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees need to know what&#8217;s expected of them to be happy at work. Make sure that your expectations are clear and concise. 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What began as a rapid response to crisis revealed deep lessons about flexibility, technology, and the human side of work.<\/p>\n<p>For many companies, the experience highlighted the need for agile communication systems that move with employees. These tools are no longer tied to an office desk but are designed to support work from anywhere. Businesses that once relied on traditional, on-premises systems quickly recognized that these rigid setups limited their ability to adapt. Cloud-based communications became the foundation for keeping teams connected, secure, and productive.<\/p>\n<p>The shift also exposed unexpected vulnerabilities. Many organizations believed they were prepared for remote work, only to realize that certain departments, such as billing, support, or operations, lacked the infrastructure to function outside the office. 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