Work happiness & work capacity

Work happiness: the key to a successful organisation

We spend a large part of our lives at work. Happy employees have more energy, are more productive, collaborate better and are less likely to burn out.

Discover the approach
2x
more productive with high work happiness
30%
less absenteeism with engaged employees
5
pillars of sustainable work happiness
500+
partners in the VitsAll network
Common mistake

Pitfalls when improving work happiness

Many organisations try to increase work happiness with isolated activities like workshops or vitality days. Without insight into employee needs, these initiatives often have little effect — attendance stays low and employees don't feel genuinely involved.

Improving work happiness starts with insight into what is happening in the organisation: how do employees experience their work, what gives energy, where is there stress, and what do they need to function better?

Ask yourself these questions

  • How do employees experience their work?
  • What gives them energy?
  • Where is there stress or work pressure?
  • What do employees need to function better?
The five pillars

The five pillars of work happiness

When this foundation is in place, a healthy work environment emerges in which employees can grow.

Meaning
Employees want to feel that their work matters.
Connection
Social contact and collaboration are crucial for work happiness.
Competence
People want to grow and be recognised for their performance.
Autonomy
Freedom and trust increase motivation and engagement.
Psychological safety
Employees must feel safe to be themselves and speak up.
See it in action

Structurally improving work happiness

Work happiness is not a one-off activity, but a continuous process. By combining insight, engagement and targeted interventions, organisations build higher engagement, more energy in teams, better collaboration and less dropout.

  • Insight via TNO-certified assessment
  • Personalised interventions per employee
  • Network of 500+ certified partners
  • Scalable from 15 to thousands of employees

Don't leave work happiness to chance

We help organisations gain insight into what employees need to work with energy, motivation and enjoyment. Get in touch and discover what is possible.

Frequently asked questions about work happiness

Answers to the most common questions about work capacity and work happiness.