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6-8 times in total; once a week or every other week, to
watch a video and discuss.
The overall idea of the materials and course, both for
students and professionals, is to teach the creation of
cultures of happiness and wellbeing in a pragmatic,
engaging way.
Smiles are free
If there’s one thing that’s been established – in my own
experience and through a growing body of research –
it’s that happy employees lead to better business. In
addition to the importance of happiness and wellbeing
as an ethical pursuit, these qualities have proven
themselves to be invaluable in the corporate world,
with organizations like Google, Southwest Airlines and
Costco proving it through large-scale programs. But
it’s not just for the big boys. Companies with 5 to 500
employees are perfect candidates, and I’ve facilitated
several wellbeing classes for businesses within this
size range. One director said to me: “Your class and the
book ‘Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements’ (by Rath
and Harter) changed our culture.”