A Positively Ghastly Development at Work: Pushing Staff to be ‘Happy’ at Work Through Contrived Activities Could Backfire Badly

Abstract

Petting zoos. Laughter yoga. Lunchtime mindfulness sessions. A concierge for travel booking. Ice cream baristas. And onsite bars for after hour use. These are just some of the perks on offer in companies today as they endeavour to make work a positive experience for their staff