happy Blogs

How to Copy Formulas in Excel Using Absolute Cell References

Learn how to use Absolute Cell References in Microsoft Excel in this time-saving two minute video.

Giving Your Employees Freedom is the Key to Success, Says Isaac Getz

"In every aspect of our lives — in politics, in economics, in entertainment, and in family life — we demand the freedom to decide matters for ourselves. And yet when it comes to our work lives, far too many people are stifled, constrained, hemmed in, and tied down by bureaucracy and rules that have nothing to do with allowing them to do the best they can in their jobs. These constraints leave people feeling out of control of their work lives, which, in turn, leads to stress, fatigue, and disengagement from work."

How You Can Create a Culture of Trust in Your Workplace by Using Pre-Approval

Find out from Henry Stewart how you can create a workplace culture based on trust by using Pre-Approval. In this 30-minute video, recorded from his live session on 10th April, Henry gives examples from Happy and from Netflix about how Pre-Approval has been used in practice. He also hears from people attending and how Pre-Approval could work in their organisation, and what the barriers are to using it.

How Michelle Hill Has Maintained TLC's Culture Whilst Growing

"We're a relationship charity, and we want to invest as much time in our team and their relationships at work as we do with our clients," says Michelle Hill, CEO of TLC: Talk, Listen, Change. "We want them to have a workplace where they feel valued and where they want to do their best work. I think the more we invest in wellbeing and the team being happier, the better the results are."

Building Career Resilience in the Age of AI

While some may fear AI replacing jobs, the reality is far more nuanced. The key is to develop the skills to use AI effectively or else risk being displaced by those who do. Learning to properly prompt AI systems will soon become an essential competency for professionals in almost every sector.

XLOOKUP Made Easy: Simplifying Complex Data Searches in Excel

XLOOKUP is a new feature in the latest version of Excel. It means you'll no longer need to use either VLOOKUP or Index and Match, as it's a much more powerful and accurate tool. It also allows you to use Wildcard characters such as * or ?, which means you can match parts of a string or account for misspellings. In this two minute video, Gill explains how to use XLOOKUP with an example scenario.

Happy Receives Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2024

Happy is proud to announce that we won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award, an independent seal of excellence, which recognises businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience.

Our Next Level 7 Programme for Senior Leaders Starts in September

I once asked a panel of Deans of MBA programmes why they focused so much on strategy and finance and not so much on people. The response from Roger Martin, then Dean of the Rotman School of Management, was "we do the easy stuff." Our Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship programme, the equivalent of a post-graduate degree or MBA, is different. It is focused on people and how you create trust-based organisations where people can truly fulfil their potential.

Discover Which of Happy's Leadership Courses is Right For You

We have workshops to suit all management levels and experience - but it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Here is our guide to some of our leadership programmes, and when they are next running as public dates (open to all), wherever you are on your leadership journey.

How to Better Equip Yourself When it Comes to Your Team’s Mental Health

With more and more companies engaging with the wellbeing for their staff and recognising the importance of mental health, there’s a need for employers to equip their staff with the necessary skills to deal with incidences of mental ill health. That’s where the Mental Health Awareness For Managers course can support you. This blog by Natalie Salmon explains more.