THE BUSINESS CASE FOR JOY
Embracing joy in the workplace is more than a morale booster - it’s a strategic competitive advantage.
Joy…
Enhances employee engagement
Boosts productivity (approx. 31% higher)
Fosters creativity, leading to innovative solutions
Leads to improved collaboration and team cohesion
Supports overall improved business performance
Joyful organizations
Reduce turnover
Reduce sick days and absenteeism
Attract top talent
Build resilient teams
Make more money!
Have greater longevity
Create more impact in the world
The future of business success will not lie in the money we make, or even the wrong we right, but in the alignment we find, and how that etches itself as a legacy throughout time and space.
Understanding
the human cost
of not acting
Sustained and systemic stress is killing us!
The hormones released in times of sustained stress can be deadly. In small doses these are normal and healthy, but ongoing stress often experienced in the workplace impacts both health and productivity. It is also a significant contributor to interpersonal conflicts, which can be a huge burden for many organisations.
In short, the hormones released by unhealthy levels of stress create illness and disease in both individuals and the organisation themselves.
How many of your staff are running on a cocktail of stress hormones every day?
Cortisol: The primary stress hormone that, when chronically elevated, impairs decision-making and innovation. This bossy chemical keeps you in "emergency mode," making everything feel like a crisis.
Adrenaline: The body’s emergency response system. While crucial for immediate responses, sustained elevation can make you feel like you’re on a runaway rollercoaster and leads to burnout.
Stress Dopamine: Creates urgency addiction cycles, diminishing sustainable productivity. Stress dopamine keeps you stuck in "must-do-everything-now" mode, making everything feel urgent and overwhelming
Workplace stress is on the rise, and yet despite so many advances in modern medicine, so too is illness and disease.
Joy is a powerful antidote! Joy isn't just some fluffy emotion; it creates a powerful positive chemical reaction within our bodies. When we experience joy, our brains release a cocktail of feel-good chemicals. These neurotransmitters play a crucial role in enhancing mood, reducing stress, and promoting overall well-being.
But it’s not just about feeling good. The chemicals released during joy have been scientifically validated to have powerful physical and emotional healing properties.
By fostering joy, we not only uplift our spirits but also support mental, physical and organizational health, creating a positive ripple effect throughout the lives of everyone in the organisation.
Oxytocin: Often referred to as the “love hormone," oxytocin is crucial for social bonding and trust. It enhances feelings of connection and empathy, playing a vital role in relationships and team cohesion.
Serotonin: Known as the "mood stabilizer," serotonin impacts our mood, emotions, and sleep patterns. It helps regulate anxiety and happiness, contributing to overall well-being and a balanced emotional state.
Pleasure Dopamine: Often called the "feel-good" neurotransmitter, dopamine plays a key role in the brain's reward system. It influences motivation, pleasure, and emotional responses, helping us feel satisfaction and happiness.