Bonus Episode: Behaviour Science in the Workplace
Mar 24, 2025•10 min
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Episode description
This is a synopsis of the key points from my conversation with Matt Shenker, all about managing expectations versus reality when it comes to workplace behaviour and wellbeing.
The main points include:
- The importance of restructuring workplaces to meet the human needs of connection and purpose.
- Understanding the six intrinsic human drives and how they relate to workplace wellbeing.
- The concept of an implementation gap in workplaces, not a knowledge gap.
- The role of leaders in connecting company missions to individual values for greater impact.
- Insights on how AI can organise data to improve workplace systems and processes.
- The significance of recognition in manager-employee relationships to enhance engagement and retention.
Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you!
Connect with Matt
Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien:
Previous Episodes:
Episode 187: Get Ready for Happier at Work 2024 with Aoife O’BrienEpisode 203: National Workplace Wellbeing Day with Aoife O’Brien
Episode 242: Transforming Mental Health Conversations at Work with Melissa Doman
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