The Employee Journey

As companies race to cut costs in the name of AI, many are discovering an uncomfortable truth: automation without thoughtful workforce design creates more disruption than value. The issue isn’t AI itself, it’s how leaders are choosing to implement it. | Written by Preethy Suresh The headlines have been relentless. IBM announced roughly 8,000 job cuts in 2024, with HR functions specifically named as targets for AI replacement. Salesforce eliminated 4,000 customer support roles

We often think of workplace happiness as something that can be built through policies, programmes, or perks. But the truth is, most people don’t remember those. They remember moments. | Written by Riya Malhotra A manager who helped them find clarity when things felt overwhelming. A team that stepped in without hesitation when something personal came up. A conversation that turned a setback into a chance to improve. These moments are easy to overlook because they don’t feel ex

Managers shape more than performance; they shape emotional climate. In her second column for Employee Happiness Daily, Dr. Louise Lambert explores how emotional contagion influences team behaviour, decision-making, and psychological safety, and why the way leaders show up matters more than they realise. | Written by Dr. Louise Lambert Most managers believe they are paid to manage performance. Targets, delivery, quality, timelines. And they are. But there is something else the

Ku Sim Ling, popularly known as AuntyHR™, is an HR influencer, former Corporate Services Director, and industry voice with 20+ years of experience, making workplace topics engaging, accessible, and refreshingly honest. | April 2026 Edition Happiness Takeaways At a Glance Culture lives beyond policies, in everyday human behaviour Not every issue requires intervention; judgement matters Influence often works better than authority in leadership challenges Early signs of disengag

Dr Christina Tiong, Chief Executive Officer, Home Nursing Foundation, shares how the organisation nurtures resilience, compassion, and wellbeing among teams delivering deeply personal care in community settings. | April 2026 Edition Happiness Perspective • Wellbeing support must be holistic, practical, and continuous • Compassionate care starts with emotionally supported teams • Autonomy works best when balanced with strong team connection • Purpose alone is not enough, cons

Kristina Vaneva, Employee Experience Professional and Founder of Beyond Plus, explores how workplaces are shaped through everyday moments, shared responsibility, and intentional design across environments and experiences. | Written by Kristina Vaneva Launching my column in the first issue of Employee Happiness Daily feels like the right moment to pause and ask a fundamental question: what does work actually feel like for the people living it every day? Not in theory. Not i

Anthony Berryhill, Founder and CEO of Elite College Hacker, reflects on how discipline, structure, and self-belief shape leadership far more than natural talent ever could. | Written by Anthony Berryhill “Not naturally persuasive. Doesn’t look the part. I’ve never seen someone so short in debate.” These words, from debate judges, stayed with me. And the reason why requires some reflection. This was in the late 1990s, when I was attending Isidore Newman High School. I was not

Dr. Louise Lambert, Head of Happiness Programming & Policy Design at HappinessMatters.org , explores how managers shape workplace wellbeing daily through behaviour, presence, and small, consistent actions. | Written by Dr. Louise Lambert Most managers don’t wake up thinking, “Today, I will influence my team’s wellbeing.” They wake up thinking about deadlines, emails, decisions, problems to solve, and meetings they don’t have time for. And yet, whether they think about wellbei

In this piece, Preethy Suresh, Founder & CEO, Ignition Point Ventures, reflects on why fear around AI is misplaced, and why organisations must redesign work itself instead of expecting technology alone to deliver transformation. | Written by Preethy Suresh Deloitte published something earlier this year that I keep coming back to. 84% of companies deploying AI have not redesigned jobs or the nature of work itself around it. Not small companies with no budget. Not companies th

For decades, the five-day (sometimes six) grind has been considered sacred, a symbol of productivity and dedication. But somewhere between burnout reports and “Sunday scaries,” organizations began asking a daring question: What if less work time could actually mean more commitment? | Written by Riya Malhotra Welcome to the 4-day workweek revolution, where productivity doesn’t shrink, loyalty doesn’t waver, and employees are, quite literally, happier to show up. Rethinking “Fu

Ranked World’s #1 Executive Coach by CEO Today, Navid Nazemian draws on his work with more than 250 executives across industries and geographies to explain why the first 90 days are only the beginning and why today’s executive transitions require a far deeper, longer, and more strategic approach. | Written by Navid Nazemian The “First 90 Days” has become one of the most quoted and often misunderstood concepts in leadership transitions. I have seen it shape countless onboard

For decades, the universal truth of the workplace seemed simple: work hard, earn more, climb higher. But in 2026, that equation no longer adds up. Money matters, but it’s no longer the ultimate motivator. Today’s employees crave something far deeper: meaning, growth, belonging, and balance. | Written by Riya Malhotra As the world of work continues to evolve, HR leaders across industries are witnessing a quiet but powerful revolution, one where happiness, not hierarchy, define