7 Ways to Put on a Happy Face at Work–and Smile All the Way to the Bank

Vicky Oliver

Having an infectious smile and putting some zip in one’s step doesn’t just make work life more fun. Being happy at work is also a career booster.

A study of recent MBA hires found that optimistic people get hired more quickly than their less-optimistic peers. What’s more, two years into the job, these happy workers were more likely to have been promoted. (Here’s a link.)

Being happy on the job improves your reputation. Optimism also makes you more resilient, able to adapt to new situations, and solve problems faster. Happy employees get better feedback from bosses and peers. And they enjoy more job satisfaction because work doesn’t feel boring, difficult, or unpleasant. Continue Reading

What Smiling can Do for You

Giving and receiving a smile makes me feel good.  When you smile, you’re showing happiness that can affect other people.

Entrepreneur Ron Gutman understands the benefits of smiling more often.  In the following video, he shares information about the power of smiling. Continue Reading