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We are the largest global movement to transform workplace happiness and create more respectful, fulfilling and happy workplaces where people thrive, organisations succeed and society benefits. Join millions of people who are standing up for their work happiness rights and transforming the future of work together.

The Work Happiness Charter

What work means

Your working life is a precious gift for you to give. You are giving your time, your energy and your best efforts to a company, a body or an enterprise you work for.

Your work should make the world a better place. Better for you, your family, your community and the planet.

Your work should bring you freedom: the independence to make choices and the opportunity, regardless of background, to fulfil your potential. Work is a noble thing. In work we can support our families and help build better futures for them and ourselves. In work we pay taxes and create a supportive and safe society for the many.

In work, we can grow and develop our abilities and talents and can help colleagues to do the same.

In work, we can make a contribution to something bigger than ourselves.

Your work should make you feel proud of what you do. Proud of what you help create, of the joy you can bring to others, of your development and achievement, of the contribution you make to your family and society. Ultimately, you can help build a better, happier world.

Work should be a happy experience. Wanting to be happy at work is a legitimate pursuit. If you are not happy your health and wealth are likely to suffer. You should feel in control of your working life and not exploited or taken for granted. You should feel free and able to work wherever you will be happiest, finding the right job in the right organisation.

It is your right to be happy at work. These rights are consistent with all the codes of human rights. But with those rights come responsibilities.

Your Rights

To be paid fairly for your efforts.
To be recognised for good performance.
To be safe.
To be trained and developed to be the best you can be.
To be equipped to do your job well.
To be kept well informed.
To be treated with respect.
To be listened to.
To be given the opportunity to show your ability.
To be cared for and supported when needed.

Your Responsibilities

To give your best effort.
To develop yourself.
To have the best interests of your organisation.
To be punctual.
To be positive.
To give constructive advice.
To take responsibility.
To be honest.
To be truthful.
To uphold the law.

Sign The Work Happiness Charter

Get my organisation involved

Partner with us as an advocate of happy workplaces

Join the thousands of organisations worldwide that understand a happy workforce leads to a flourishing organisation by supporting The Work Happiness Charter.

Join the Community

Become an ambassador for happier work and help build a better, happier world. When you champion The Work Happiness Charter, you empower others to find pride in their contributions, create joy for others ad achieve their full potential, benefiting their families and society as a whole.

By joining our movement, you’re taking part in the biggest reformation of working practices since the 19th century, shaping a more positive, inclusive and respectful working world.