In this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Alexander Kjerulf, Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo Inc.What You’ll Learn: The business case for happiness at work
How to move beyond “perks” to create genuine workplace satisfaction
The importance of results and relationships in workplace happiness
Ways to measure and track employee happiness
How to drive cultural transformation in organizations
Strategies to navigate the future of work and restore hope in the workplace
Alexander Kjerulf is the Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo Inc. With a Master's Degree in Computer Science and decades of experience, Alex has evolved from a tech innovator to a global authority on workplace well-being. Through his several books, including the international bestseller "Happy Hour is 9 to 5," and his work with companies like Hilton, IKEA, and Microsoft, he advocates for environments where joy and well-being are the core of business practice. His current venture, HeartCount, aims to transform organizational cultures by ensuring employees feel valued and heard.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here.References:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiefhappinessofficer
Website: https://woohooinc.com/
Personal blog: https://positivesharing.com/
Books by Alexander Kjerulf mentioned in the podcast:
Happy Hour is 9 to 5: https://a.co/d/44HmIxh
Leading With Happiness: https://a.co/d/ddxV3zs
Books recommended
Everybody Matters by Bob Chapman: https://a.co/d/bbCs6Lw
Confessions of a Radical Industrialist by Ray Anderson: https://a.co/d/cu1Evwc
Let My People Go Surfing: https://a.co/d/5q814PB
TV Shows/Movies recommendation:
The Good Place: https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/the-good-place
Alive and Kicking: https://tv.apple.com/ph/movie/alive-and-kicking
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