At this one-day conference, organised by Happy and hosted by the National Audit Office, attendees discovered about change coming to the public sector – and learnt how to create that culture in their organisation. With speakers from the National Audit Office, GCHQ, Government Digital Service and Monmouthshire County Council, they learnt how to implement ideas such as “freedom within a framework,” how to help staff to work to their strengths, and create workplaces based on trust to lead to better service for the public.
In this short video, Brendan O’Keefe of Epic CIC explains about some of the difficulties he had at Epic CIC when first implementing The Happy Manifesto principles of a culture based on autonomy, trust and freedom.
In this short three-minute video, Susan Ronaldson and Steve Mirfin of the National Audit Office explain about why they have made trust the centre of their workplace culture.
In this short video, Tracy Jelfs (formerly Head of Children’s Services at Monmouthshire County Council) explains the importance of communication when transforming an office culture.
Date: Wednesday, 12th November 2025
Save the date for our online conference on 12th November 2025, celebrating women in leadership.
You will hear from inspiring female leaders about how they have created happy and empowered workplaces. You will be actively involved throughout and will have the opportunity for personal reflection, as well as discussion in pairs and in larger groups for lively debate and challenge.
Date: Wednesday, 20th May, 2026
Save the date for our in person Happy Conference on 20th May 2026.
Our 2026 conference will be held at Happy’s HQ in Aldgate, central London. It will be filled with interaction, discussion, space for reflection and opportunities to network with others.
Whether you’re a manager, HR professional or business owner, our conference is designed to equip you with practical tools and strategies to create joy at work for your people.
Hear from inspiring female leaders on 12th November, held online via Zoom.
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