Happy at Work | Coding Happiness into the AI Workplace

Employer branding is no longer just recruitment marketing - it is the difference between attracting people who fit and losing them after the first few months. Jess Matthewman, employer brand, people engagement, and culture transformation specialist with a marketing background, reveals how to build an employer brand that is authentic, holistic, and actually helps people want to stay. Why the old “b...

What if better productivity, happier employees, and more satisfied customers were not a trade-off, but the same design problem? Thomas Bertels says most organizations still get work design wrong—and the hidden cost shows up in burnout, bureaucracy, and AI projects that speed up individual tasks but not the whole business. Tatiana Koval sits down with Thomas Bertels, a transformation expert, work d...

Why do organizational changes fail, and how can we design work that fuels us? In this episode, Ashley Jablow shares how intentional human-centric design elevates Workplace Mental Health, transforms Workplace culture, and boosts overall workplace well-being. We often blame employees or company culture when transitions fall flat. But the truth is much simpler: change doesn't fail—we design it po...

How do you move inclusion from a checkbox exercise to a core business strategy? In this episode, Gamiel Yafai shares how designing for equity transforms Workplace culture, elevates Workplace Mental Health, and drives overall employee Happiness. For too long, organizations have treated diversity and inclusion as ad-hoc initiatives rather than fundamental architecture. Today on Happy@Work, we are si...

Most change communication fails for one simple reason: leaders talk to the project team, but forget the people who have to live with the change. Communications expert Lynn Zimmerman reveals how to keep employees informed, reduce resistance, and protect trust when your company is moving fast. If you are leading a merger, acquisition, restructuring, tech rollout, or any major transformation, this co...

How do you build true employee happiness and align international teams? In this episode, we break down how modern employer branding, effective cross-culturalcommunication, and remote work strategies must evolve beyond basic nationality traits. Traditional approaches to global management often fall short because they reduce complex human beings to simple country flags. Today on Happy@Work , we are...

Why do expensive corporate wellbeing programs fail, and what actually creates employee happiness? In this episode, Dr. Louise Lambert reveals why standalone initiatives fall short and how redefining your Workplace culture transforms Workplace Mental Health. Organizations spend billions every year on perks and apps, yet employee skepticism remains at an all-time high. Today on Happy@Work, I am sitt...

In this episode, Alex peels back the curtain on how he helped GoDaddy scale its global reach to 6 million people and reduce external job board spending by a massive 83%—all by turning everyday teammates into organic brand advocates. We move past surface-level marketing talk to give you the exact framework you need to build an authentic, lived culture that naturally attracts elite talent. Whether y...

We hear the term "psychological safety" everywhere, but what does it actually look like in practice? Today on Happy@Work, I am joined by leadership coach Nancy Zakharia Ohanessian, who specializes in helping organizations build trust, sharpen leadership capabilities, and create genuinely human-centered environments. Together, we unpack why psychological safety is far more than just a tre...

Do you dread the start of the workweek? In this episode, Kon Apostolopoulos reveals how to transform your approach to employee happiness, elevate talent acquisition efforts, and build sustainable performance—whether in the office or in remote work setups. We’ve all been there—staring down Monday morning with a mix of exhaustion and anxiety. But how do we move from merely surviving the week to genu...

Are you ready to move past surface-level health initiatives? In this episode, Jessica Grossmeier shares how authentic leadership and deep personal purpose can fundamentally transform well-being, unlock lasting employee happiness, and redefine essential leader skills. Together, we explore how organizations can move beyond transactional health checklists to build cultures that truly nurture the huma...

Are you accidentally holding your team back by trying to save the day? In this episode, Daria Rudnik reveals how shifting your leadership habits can transform daily teamwork, elevate employee happiness, and unlock the essential leader skills needed to build a self-sufficient organization. Many managers start out with the best intentions: solving problems, making quick decisions, and protecting the...

Why is employee engagement plummeting despite all the perks? In this episode, Jason Lauritsen joins us to explain why your performance management framework is failing without a foundation of real happiness and human connection—especially in a hybrid work world. While modern organizations spend fortunes on high-tech collaboration tools, structured processes, and corporate perks, something vital is...

Is your brand narrative a lived reality? In this episode, Raz Mitzna reveals how to bridge the gap between high-level HR strategy and everyday moments that unlock candidate experience and employee happiness. Employer branding is no longer just about clever messaging—it’s entirely about the real experience. The true power of an employer brand isn't found in your marketing guidelines; it is reve...

Are your employees thriving, or are they just surviving the grind? In this episode, Dr. Kat Page reveals how organizational psychology and intentional leadership can systematically dismantle burnout and protect your team's wellbeing. We often treat exhaustion as an individual failure—telling people to manage their stress better. But true transformation requires looking at how jobs are built. Today...

Can you actually engineer your own good luck? In this episode, Christian Busch explains how mastering serendipity transforms your networking, fuels innovative leadership, and opens unexpected doors in your career. We often look at highly successful people and assume they just got lucky. But according to groundbreaking research from world-renowned management scientist Christian Busch, author of the...

Are you tired of corporate wellbeing programs that don't actually work? In this episode, we dive into how to build true workplace wellbeing, unlock genuine employee happiness, and ensure your team is happy at work. For too long, organizations have treated wellness as an individual chore rather than a collective culture. Today on Happy@Work, we are sitting down with the phenomenal Laura Putnam...

How do you successfully navigate a digital transformation without losing the human touch? In this episode, Rafael Uribe shares how to balance AI in HR with an unshakeable focus on employee happiness. The rise of AI is doing much more than just automating tasks—it is fundamentally reshaping human behavior, workforce expectations, daily mindsets, and overall organizational dynamics. Today on Happy@W...

Are you tired of transactional hiring that leaves everyone frustrated? In this episode, Kara Dennison reveals how to build an authentic sourcing and recruitment ecosystem that elevates the candidate experience while delivering top talent. The modern job market feels more divided than ever, but it doesn't have to be a battlefield. Today on Happy@Work , we are sitting down with the incredible Ka...

Are you ready to transform your organization's growth? In this episode, Zech Dahms breaks down how to align your Culture, Performance, and Retention strategy to build a workplace that thrives in 2026.Most leaders treat employee engagement, reviews, and turnover as isolated HR headaches. But if you want sustainable success, you have to treat them as an interconnected ecosystem. Today on Happy@W...

How does corporate culture evolve alongside technology? We explore how AI HR tools are reshaping business design with Perry Timms, an expert with 24 years of HR expertise. The world is moving too fast for traditional, rigid hierarchies. If your company can’t shift, adapt, and change shape in real-time, it’s already falling behind. Today on Happy@Work, I’m talking to the incredible Perry Timms abou...

Explore how relationships drive happiness and transform corporate culture. We dive into meaningfulness and wellbeing to show why connection is the secret to a thriving life and career. In a world of remote links and digital pings, we’ve never been more "connected" yet more isolated. Today on Happy@Work, I’m joined by sociologist and author Tracy Brower to discuss the critical importance...

Is your employer brand just a fancy landing page, or is it a lived reality? Most companies spend thousands on "talent acquisition" only to have their new hires leave within six months. The problem? They view Employer Brand as a marketing tool rather than the heartbeat of the entire employee journey map. In this episode of Happy@Work podcast, we’re sitting down with Marina Simões to decon...

Is your team "safe" but silent? We talk a lot about inclusion and psychological safety, but there’s a missing link that actually drives performance: Confidence. Without it, even the most diverse teams fail to innovate. In this episode of Happy@Work, I’m joined by the brilliant Advita Patel to define the "Confident Workplace." We move past the buzzwords to explore why confidence...

Is your "corporate speak" actually destroying your corporate culture? Today on the Happy at Work podcast episode, we’re joined by Jenn DeBarge Goonan, a powerhouse communications and marketing strategist with over 20 years of experience helping global brands earn trust and inspire real action. In a world full of noise and uncertainty, trust is the only currency that matters. Most leaders...