There’s a direct correlation between your employees feeling happy and engaged and their productivity. In fact, a study from economists at the University of Warwick found that happiness led to a 12% spike in productivity. The bad news? Only 13% of employees are engaged at work, according to Gallup, costing US companies roughly $500 billion annually.
Think the solution is just giving them more money? Think again — 36% of employees would give up $5,000 a year in salary to be happier at work.