We love IKEA - and they love us o) - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

We love IKEA - and they love us o) - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Ive been an enthusiast of IKEA for some time now.?I like their vision (to make a superior regular day to day existence for the numerous individuals) and appreciate their originator, Ingvar Kamprad, who is apparently a horrendously decent individual. Ive recently cited him as saying that: Work ought to consistently be a good time for all partners. We as a whole just have one life. 33% of life is work. Without want and fun, work becomes damnation. Ingvar Kamprad, author of IKEA They may likewise be the main partnership that brings down the cost of umbrellas, when it downpours! So when we got IKEA as a client, I was enchanted! Their Taastrup branch (found 30 km outside of Copenhagen) have conceded to turning into a much more joyful working environment and have employed us to help. In October I did a two-day workshop for their chiefs and yesterday my incredible colleague Jon (in the image above) and I talked at a commencement occasion for all representatives. The commencement was a gigantic achievement, because of the fastidious and imaginative arranging by the stores supervisors, the engaging hosts (two notable Danish TV and radio hosts) and an incredible group. Furthermore, obviously, in light of the fact that Jon and I kicked some significant butt with our introduction. In all unobtrusiveness :o) The whole task is called GL?DJE (bliss in Swedish), which IKEA enthusiasts will promptly perceive as a play on the companys all-Swedish item names. While an ever increasing number of associations are attempting to become cheerful work environments, its uncommon to see a business that moves toward the procedure with a similar assurance, duty and inventiveness as IKEA Taastrup. Here are a portion of the things that have intrigued us about their methodology: While this began as a venture to raise consumer loyalty, they immediately understood, that the best approach to do it is to raise representative joy. That is illuminated reasoning. Its a drawn out responsibility, and joy will be the primary objective of the store for the following three years. The chiefs are strolling the discussion and playing a main job in making more joy. They perceive that representatives must be locked in at each degree of the procedure. Theyve recruited a department to make illustrations and structure for the venture, which implies that it looks incredible. What's more, the best part is that they employed us :o) The following stage is a progression of workshops for all directors and representatives which we will have in January and February and afterward a progression of gatherings to be held in each office. Theyre well in transit as of now. As of late, the stores bed office changed a Saturday from the busiest day of the week to the most joyful. The workers all put on shower robes over their regalia and organized a cushion battle in the store among staff and clients. Down and quills was all over the place. A few representatives additionally covered up in the closets. When clients opened them to see, theyd step out saying Hi, would i be able to help? So on the off chance that you shop at IKEA Taastrup, dont be astonished on the off chance that you run into some extremely cheerful individuals. A debt of gratitude is in order for visiting my blog. In case you're new here, you should look at this rundown of my 10 most mainstream articles. Furthermore, in the event that you need increasingly incredible tips and thoughts you should look at our bulletin about satisfaction at work. It's extraordinary and it's free :- )Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related