72 | SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2023 Most Innovative Business Culture & Strategy Training Organisation 2023 Businesses thrive when they perform at their best. Where many organisations fail, however, is in measuring employee happiness so that they can thrive on your behalf. Better Happy empowers people so that they can progress to new heights. Named in the Midlands Enterprise Awards for its success, we took a closer look to find out more. Based in Droitwich, Better Happy has made its name through providing a host of offerings that have transformed numerous organisational dynamics. Focusing on culture, the team have made it their mission to create environments that promote engagement and happiness among employees. Any business has the potential to be a great place to work, but achieving that is a job in and of itself. Key to how Better Happy thrives is a unique five-step method that empowers businesses to develop a culture that stands apart. The firm also provides leadership and manager development programmes that encourage managers to support their teams effectively. For those who are looking for a more bespoke solution, the team also offer development programmes that are uniquely designed for specific organisations. These are intended to enhance employee health and reduce the risk of burnout. Since opening its doors, Better Happy has proudly collaborated with a diverse range of customers, covering a host of industries and reaching clients from small accounting firms and charities through to large-scale enterprises such as Travelodge. No matter what scale an organisation operates under, there is always the need to recognise employee happiness. That’s where Better Happy thrives. The team’s core values, therefore, can be easily catalogued as Healthy, Happy, and Determined. These values also provide the underpinning for the company’s ethos, as when individuals prioritise their health and happiness, they are driven to achieve even greater results. This personal success can only have a positive effect on the way in which a workplace operates. What sets the Better Happy team apart, therefore, is a desire to improve culture and performance from a holistic perspective. Success is not purely due to a business, but lies in the success of the people involved in it. Instead of engaging superficially in how employees feel, Better Happy champions the connection that people have to each other and to their work. It means that when the five-step process has been completed, employees are inspired to bring their best selves to work every day. Since the COVID-19 pandemic has struck the world, it has changed the way in which many businesses work. Employees value their work-life balance and well-being. Businesses, therefore, have to work harder to attract and retain top talent. While most employees are generally willing to do their best, creating an environment where this is possible is crucial and cannot be done simply through apps and standalone solutions. Many companies offer gym memberships and EAP support. Building such care into the strategy of the business, however, is much more of a challenge. It also achieves much better results. In short, when looking at Better Happy, we look at a firm which can easily see what the future has to offer. Its world is one where businesses can thrive and appeal to potential employees with ease. It puts well-being at the heart of the company. Looking ahead, the team are aiming to publish a book titled “Better Happy Business” which will be the first in a series, aiming to share the methodology of Better Happy with a wider audience. As demand for the company’s work grows, so too must the team. The future is immensely exciting. We can’t wait to see what happens next! Company: Better Happy Contact: Mike Jones Website: www.betterhappy.co.uk Email: [email protected]
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