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 aficionado of IKEA for some time now.?I like their vision (to make a superior regular daily existence for the numerous individuals) and appreciate their organizer, Ingvar Kamprad, who is apparently an appallingly pleasant individual. Ive recently cited him as saying that: Work ought to consistently be a good time for all associates. We as a whole just have one life. 33% of life is work. Without want and fun, work becomes hellfire. 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 charmed! Their Taastrup branch (found 30 km outside of Copenhagen) have invested in turning into a significantly more joyful work environment and have recruited us to help. In October I did a two-day workshop for their supervisors and yesterday my fabulous associate Jon (in the image above) and I talked at a commencement occasion for all representatives. The commencement was a colossal achievement, because of the fastidious and innovative arranging by the stores supervisors, the engaging hosts (two notable Danish TV and radio hosts) and an incredible group. What's more, obviously, in light of the fact that Jon and I kicked some significant butt with our introduction. In all humility :o) The whole undertaking is called GL?DJE (satisfaction in Swedish), which IKEA fans will quickly perceive as a play on the companys all-Swedish item names. While an ever increasing number of associations are attempting to become glad 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 dazzled us about their methodology: While this began as an undertaking to raise consumer loyalty, they immediately understood, that the best approach to do it is to raise worker satisfaction. That is edified reasoning. Its a drawn out responsibility, and bliss will be the fundamental objective of the store for the following three years. The supervisors are strolling the discussion and playing a main job in making more satisfaction. They perceive that workers must be locked in at each degree of the procedure. Theyve recruited an authority to make illustrations and plan for the venture, which implies that it looks incredible. What's more, the best part is that they recruited us :o) The following stage is a progression of workshops for all administrators 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 representatives all put on shower robes over their outfits and arranged a cushion battle in the store among staff and clients. Down and plumes was all over the place. A few workers likewise stowed away 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 shocked 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 well known articles. Furthermore, on the off chance that you need increasingly extraordinary tips and thoughts you should look at our bulletin about bliss at work. It's incredible and it's free :- )Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related