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How Decent Working Conditions Can Make a Better Life

A growing movement championing positive work environments that foster creativity and innovation helps improve workers' lives. Happy employees are more productive--and even healthier--employees.

  1. Productivity

    • The "Northwest Indiana Times" reported a 2010 Gallup poll showing that happy employees spent 80 percent of their time in the office actually working, as opposed to 40 percent of unhappy workers. Increased productivity can lead to opportunities for promotion and better compensation for happy workers.

    Benefits

    • A study at Kansas State University in 2009 cited by ScienceDaily reported that employees with better well-being as a result of a positive work environment are more likely to be superior decision makers and receive higher pay, in addition to reaping the physical benefit of better cardiovascular health.

    Morale

    • Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh recently told Business Insider that employee productivity increases between 20 percent and 100 percent due to camaraderie created outside the office. Regularly engaging in fun company events can reduce stress-related breakdowns, improve morale and increase employee loyalty, providing stability for both worker and business.

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