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Do we work only for the love of money or is there more to it? Insights from NYT and Atlantic article

 

Are we doing working only for the love of money or is there more to it? Insights from NYT and Atlantic article

 

The News  

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/04/money-income-buy-happiness/618601/?cid=other-eml-onp-mip-mck&hlkid=b9db026237f840ada409a5d5a3b82f3e&hctky=9431270&hdpid=fb3dde44-75f1-4a25-8f9a-2a8ca33c8705

 

What it says 

Buying happiness? Many people salivate over the salaries of millionaires and billionaires, but most would be happiest earning 1Lacs Dollar a year. That’s enough to provide a cushion against poverty and makes it much easier to cover the costs of education, healthcare, and memorable experiences with loved ones. Beyond the $100,000 level, happiness flattens significantly. But when wealthy people spend money on experiences and being charitable, they flood their brains with plenty of feel-good chemicals. 

 

Another news

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/20/world/europe/world-happiness-report-ranking.html?referringSource=articleShare&cid=other-eml-onp-mip-mck&hlkid=6ffdd0f89ec34e48ad19d4358df23e7d&hctky=9431270&hdpid=fb3dde44-75f1-4a25-8f9a-2a8ca33c8705

 

What it says 

Picture of happiness. Finland has been named the

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happiest country in the world for the fourth year in a row, according to a poll that asked questions such as “Did you smile or laugh a lot yesterday?” and “Were you treated with respect all day yesterday?” Other possible contributors to Finns’ contentment: they enjoy a world-class public-school system, free college, universal healthcare, and affordable childcare.

 

“Employees are going to respond if employers are making their lives better, because they want to make their lives better. And that’s the moral thing to do.”

 

Insights

Why it matters: The happiest employees have a sense of belonging, a purpose, and social connections. Employers can foster this atmosphere by motivating and inspiring rather than intimidating their workers.

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