The Value of Happiness is the theme of the latest Harvard Business Review’s January-February issue. It highlights the new research on importance of happiness and workplaces that promote thriving and the impact on business performance. The articles nicely reinforce our work at OneSmartWorld on the benefits of personal spirit and the importance of its three factors – your outlook, your sense of control and your initiative – on personal performance and business productivity. The issue has some excellent information on what you can do to build your skills. It has proven methods for managers seeking to develop a positive collaborative culture and make an impact on the bottom line and employee engagement.

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