Work Happier
How to be Happy and Successful at Work
1st Edition
Published on 3. September 2025
248 pages
978-1-3986-2375-0 (ISBN)
Description
Build lasting happiness, confidence and control at work every day.
Work Happier is your guide to building a better day-to-day, whether you're starting out, feeling stuck or trying to boost your mood at work.
Written by WorkL founder and former Waitrose MD Mark Price, this empowering book reveals what really drives happiness at work and why it matters for your mental health, relationships and long-term success. Drawing on insights from thousands of professionals, it shows how to build your own happiness plan, whatever your role or industry.
Discover how to spot what motivates you, avoid toxic patterns and make small changes that lead to big impact. Whether you're navigating your first job or finding your feet post-promotion, Work Happier helps you shape a working life that actually works for you.
Themes include: workplace wellbeing, personal development, happiness at work, career confidence, emotional intelligence, work-life balance
Work Happier is your guide to building a better day-to-day, whether you're starting out, feeling stuck or trying to boost your mood at work.
Written by WorkL founder and former Waitrose MD Mark Price, this empowering book reveals what really drives happiness at work and why it matters for your mental health, relationships and long-term success. Drawing on insights from thousands of professionals, it shows how to build your own happiness plan, whatever your role or industry.
Discover how to spot what motivates you, avoid toxic patterns and make small changes that lead to big impact. Whether you're navigating your first job or finding your feet post-promotion, Work Happier helps you shape a working life that actually works for you.
Themes include: workplace wellbeing, personal development, happiness at work, career confidence, emotional intelligence, work-life balance
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
File size
1,40 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-3986-2375-0 (9781398623750)
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Schweitzer Classification
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09/2025
1st Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€33.00
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09/2025
1st Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€19.00
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Person
Mark Price, based in London UK, is the former Managing Director of Waitrose and former Deputy Chair of the John Lewis Partnership. He is the founder of WorkL for Business and WorkL, Chair of The Fair Trade Foundation, NED of Coca-Cola, Chair of Business in the Community and Former President of the Charted Management Institute (The CMI). He was formerly Minster of State for Trade and Investment. Mark Price is the author of Happy Economics, also published by Kogan Page.
Content
Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: The work happiness charter; Chapter - 02: The work happiness charter explained; Chapter - 03: How to make your current job better and happier; Chapter - 04: How to find a happy job; Chapter - 05: How to develop a positive mindset and embrace the job you're in; Chapter - 06: How to be happy about your salary and the time you spend working; Chapter - 07: How to ensure you're paid the right amount; Chapter - 08: How to make sure you're recognized and appreciated; Chapter - 09: How to understand your company's business plan; Chapter - 10: How to get the training you need and deserve; Chapter - 11: How to be empowered and take control of your job; Chapter - 12: How to be respected at work; Chapter - 13: How to be heard; Chapter - 14: How to be handed decision-making powers; Chapter - 15: How to be seen as trustworthy; Chapter - 16: How to look after your health and wellbeing; Chapter - 17: How to manage your mental health and emotional welfare; Chapter - 18: How to make your work a safe space; Chapter - 19: How to feel satisfied and fulfilled at work; Chapter - 20: How to be proud of the company you work for; Chapter - 21: How to help your organization run smoothly; Chapter - 22: How to build a strong relationship with your manager; Chapter - 23: How to take control of your own learning and development; Chapter - 24: How to disagree well and build strong professional relationships; Chapter - 25: Afterword;
