Mr. and Ms. Happiness in business: what is the purpose of the Happiness Managers positions? 

Increasingly common in start-ups and large companies, the “Chief Happiness Officer” is responsible for ensuring the well-being of employees. 

They make sure that employees work in an environment that they like and are happy to go to work in the morning. 

This involves identifying problems and finding appropriate solutions, creating links or new tools to make everyday life easier. 

From now on, this new profession even has its mission sheet and training! 

However, it remains rather vague and varies enormously from one company to another. We have to be vigilant about publicity stunts and facade solutions. 

It seems to me that this rather points to a fundamental trend, strong since the Covid crisis, which wants to give more importance to the well-being of employees. 

The need to involve employees and make them feel in their place does not necessarily go through a dedicated person, but rather through the company itself: its organization, its values, the people who compose it. 

For example, 

– allow employees to own a share of the company's capital to build loyalty: through a cooperative form, or BSPCEs.

– involve employees in decision-making: show that their voice counts and is heard. 

– organize convivial times: team buildings, sports activities, aperitifs… 

– train in new management techniques

In short, bet on the long term by thinking about tools that involve and build loyalty.

The best way for this? Listening to everyone's desires on a daily basis and knowing how to question yourself at all times.