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Since 2002, the World Happiness Report has detailed the world's happiest countries based on several factors. As of 2020, the World Happiness Report determined that Finland is the happiest country in the world.
The report looks at countries with respect to their performance of six particular variables:
By relating all of the countries around the world individually to a made-up country called Dystopia, the researchers were able to configure a baseline to compare all other countries. This enabled the study to base the conclusions on rather than not providing any rock bottom.
The country with the highest score was Finland, which is a European country. Fascinating enough, every single country in the top five spots for happiest countries in the world are European countries. Finland is followed in order by Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and the Netherlands. All six variables are considered when defining a score for each country.
The lowest-scoring country in the World Happiness Report of 2020 is Afghanistan. With a total ranking of 2.567, Afghanistan has a low life expectancy rate, paired with low gross domestic product rates per capita.
South Sudan follows Afghanistan with 2.817. South Sudan has a comparable life expectancy and GDP per capita to that of Afghanistan. However, the percentage of generosity within the country is relatively decent. However, where the country fails to excel significantly is personal freedom.
Here is some background information about the top five countries on the list of the world's happiest countries, based on the 2020 edition of the World Happiness Report.
Finland ranks as the world's happiest country based on the 2020 report. Finland scored 7.809 out of a total possible score of 10. The GDP per capita of Finland is just under 2.5, and the overall feeling that there is communal support among citizens of Finland is around 2.5 as well.
People feeling reassured by their fellow citizens speaks volumes, especially because it can be challenging to be happy if you do not feel you are supported or don't have a support system backing you and your decisions. The freedom to make choices in Finland appears to be alive and well. If you glance at the scores within this variable among the happier countries, it is evident that this sense of freedom is rather pertinent where happiness is involved.
There is a meager percentage of people who believe that there is a wealth of generosity in Finland, which paints the picture that maybe generosity is not as important for overall happiness among people and cultures. There is a ladder bar of about 0.3 that depicts Finnish people's perception of corruption. Still, because the other variables are so high-ranking, the positive feelings they elicit diminishes the negativity that corruption may bring to mind.
The second happiest country on the list is Denmark, which scores 7.646. The values for each of the six variables related to Denmark are relatively similar to those of Finland. The primary difference between the two countries relates to the generosity and perceptual corruption.
Denmark has a slightly higher calculation of generosity, and the same goes for the perceived amount of corruption within the country. If you look closely enough, you will see a relatively higher level of corruption perceived by those in Denmark than those in Finland, which is significant enough to drop Denmark into second place.
As the third happiest country in the world, Switzerland scored a total of 7.554 out of 10. This is a significant increase from last year's rankings, enough to surpass the Netherlands and Iceland and knock Norway out of the number three spot. In general, the Swiss are very healthy, with one of the world's lowest obesity rates. The Swiss also have a very high median salary, about 75% higher than that of the United States. Additionally, there is a strong sense of community in Switzerland and a firm belief that it is a safe and clean country— which is true. Along with Iceland and Denmark, Switzerland is one of the world's safest countries.
Iceland ranks as the fourth happiest country in the entire world, with a total rank of 7.494 out of ten. Of the top five happiest countries around the globe, Iceland has the lowest amount of perceived corruption. The country's overall social incorporation of support systems is somewhat greater than the other five countries. However, it is not quite significant enough to make much of a difference or kick another country out of a higher-ranking placeholder and insert Iceland in its place.
Norway is the fifth happiest country in the world, with a score of 7.488. Norway has a higher bar representing the level of generosity in the country than that of Finland and Denmark. Norway is known as a welfare state, where citizens feel like they are being taken care of by their government thanks to universal healthcare and free college tuition. Norwegians also enjoy a healthy work-life balance, working na average of 38 hours per week vs. 41.5. hours per week in the United States. Additionally, Norway has a low crime rate and a good sense of community among its citizens.
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By Ashley Bell October 23, 2015 March 2nd, 2021 8 Comments
All businesses and organizations want happier employees.
The problem is that too many of these companies think that higher profits are more important. However, more and more evidence is showing that employee happiness is a huge reason why companies are able to earn more and be more successful.
This infographic will help you understand how important this correlation really is.
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Happy employees are typically the ones who care about the organization and have a desire to help your company achieve success.
Simply put, when your employees are happy they care more. Your team’s goals are more compelling. They feel invested in the company’s performance.
Otherwise, your employees wouldn’t be happy and they’d be putting in a minimum effort to avoid being fired.
Happy teams like what they do, so their work feels less like work and more like fun.
I can vouch for this whole-heartedly. I love helping companies make their offices better places to work, so my work makes me happy and I want to do more of it.
The last point is a perfect segue way into why happier teams are more productive. We’ve established that being happy at work means you like what you do and where you work.
But why does that lead to higher productivity?
At one of our recent weekly “Crush It Calls”, a member of our team mentioned how lucky he feels that he wakes up and gets excited to come into work.
That made me remember how rare that actually is. Most people wake up and dread going into work. So being excited and happy about what you do is one of the best feelings because let’s face it, we spend almost half of our waking lives at work or working.
Enjoying what you do typically makes you want to do more of it. Plus you’ll notice that you find fewer reasons to get distracted.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that free food is one of the top perks that employees desire. It’s one of the major reasons why companies like Google and facebook use it as a way to attract and keep top talent.
Still not convinced that people care about food as a perk? Consider this:
That same study found that 48% of jobseekers weigh company perks, including the availability of snacks, in their decision to work for a company.
If your company isn’t offering free food or snacks, it’s time to consider taking the leap. If you’re looking to get office snack delivery for your team each month, SnackNation can help you get started.
Maybe you’re a skeptic about all this “people stuff”. You might think that focusing on engagement and happiness is just a new-age fad that millennials like to trumpet, but that it doesn’t really affect your company.
This stat should really put things into perspective.
Still think all this employee happiness stuff isn’t important?
Neil is known around the digital marketing and tech community for having a very loyal and dedicated team. What’s his secret?
He says he takes care of them personally. He knows what’s going on in their personal lives and he offers help wherever he can.
This leads to his employees feeling appreciated and happy, even when they know they could be making more money working somewhere else.
For example, one of his lead designers turned down a job offer for almost 3 times the salary he was earning at the time, just because he was happy working with Neil.
Neil goes against the conventional wisdom that people should leave their personal problems at the door when they step into work.
Instead, he tries to understand their personal problems and goals, and tries to help them solve it.
So treat your employees like part of your tribe and take care of them.
There have been countless studies done that prove having more friends improves happiness and overall employee satisfaction. So it makes perfect sense that having more friends at work makes us happier too.
If you think about it, you typically spend more time with the people at work than you do with your friends outside of work (and even your spouse, for that matter).
Here are some quick tips on how you and your team can develop better friendships at work:
While employee happiness and engagement are not the same thing, they are generally correlated. It’s pretty rare to see someone who loves walking into the office each day, but finds no value or purpose in their work.
When you have friends at work, you get this feeling that you’re doing something together. You guys are out to accomplish the same goal, and it’s with people you genuinely enjoy being around. In addition, strong social connections help build mental resilience and decrease blood pressure, as outlined in this article by LifeDojo.
Having close friends at work is very similar to being on a sports team. On a sports team, you’re not out there playing and competing for just yourself. You’re playing for the collective group and you want everyone to win the Championship.
And sometimes we look at them like they’re crazy. We think to ourselves “how can you be doing so well financially, but at the same time be so unhappy?”
There is obviously a correlation between how much you earn and your happiness. Being broke and not being able to pay the bills is almost always a guaranteed recipe for unhappiness.
A study done by Princeton found that once a person makes about $75,000 a year, income no longer has an effect on happiness.
So it seems like money should serve as a threshold, not an indicator of how happy your team members are.
Those are some pretty shocking stats.
So what might explain why happier employees take fewer sick days?
Studies have shown that being happy boosts your immune system. Unhappiness leads to stress, which can negatively impact your cardiovascular and immune systems.
In addition, laughter and humor (typically seen more among happy employees) strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, and protects you from stress.
What she has found is that when employees feel their company cares about their interests and makes them feel appreciated, then employees are more invested in the interests of the company.
Dr. Nelson backs up this claim with facts from multiple studies, like the one we mention here.
It’s no secret that recognizing employees leads to them being happier. People have an intrinsic desire to be recognized for their efforts and accomplishments.
A report from McKinsey found that a $1000 payment was 10 times more effective at motivating and engaging employees when it was given through a recognition program than when added to base pay.
Considering that the minority of employees are happy with the rewards and recognition their organization offers, it might be time for you to reconsider what you’re providing.
Looking for some unique ways to recognize your employees? Check out our complete list of employee recognition ideas.
Having happy employees is insanely important for the health of your organization. Happier teams work harder, are more productive, and work better together. For some practical ideas on how to make your workday more enjoyable, check out this list of 25 creative ways to help you feel happier at work.
How does your company keep employees happy? Leave us a comment below.
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I definitely believe that unhappy employees use more “sick” days! Provide them with free, healthy snack options and you are less likely to have that problem!
I was hoping for a bit more from this article. Employee recognition is huge. Extra days off sometimes mean more than money. I think free snacks is self serving from whom posted this article.
Hi John, I appreciate your honest feedback. I felt the free food stat was a really interesting one and it got a lot of attention in the original USA Today article. Does your office currently provide food or snacks for the team?
Great read! Having a strong connection not only with your employers but your team can make all the difference!
Great article.
Should be a must read for all employers. Happy team is noticed by everyone from the janitors to the CEO. It then flows into the population and consumers.
It’s called growth and the investors want to be associated with that too.
Hey Duffy, glad you enjoyed the article.
I agree, a happy company should flow from the top to the bottom of an organization. The stats I mentioned here really do prove how much happiness affects a company’s ability to be successful.
Employee happiness is key to getting the best out of people! A happy employee is a productive employee and the facts shown here display that for us all to see. Make employee happiness a workplace goal and the rest — engagement, productivity, success — will follow shortly behind. I recently read that of the employees who thought about searching for a new job in the past year, 59 percent don’t feel adequately appreciated at work. A simple “thank you” can therefore go a long way. We spend more than half of our waking hours at work, so establishing a workplace culture that aims to motivate, support, and inspire employees is essential to creating a happy workforce.
I could not agree more, Reality HR! Happy employees stay longer, are more efficient, and do more to help their company win!
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