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William Davies on the Happiness Industry

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The Importance of Happiness in the Workplace

Research suggests that a happy worker is 12% more productive than an unhappy worker. No one wants to be served a sandwich by someone who looks utterly miserable. But if I'm selling those sandwiches and I want my employees to be happy, there is evidence is there that happy workers means more profits. This idea that work and happiness are entangled isn't really that surprising.

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