Happiness, productivity, & “BAMBA” scales What prompted me to teach a course on happiness? I could have just gone along, done what most others do. Two things happened: (1) noticed my peers, and (2) noticed that I myself went through a bad patch. HDO, Oct 12th, 2018
Measuring productivity at work Respond to these five questions with a “1” – “7”; Strongly Disagree Disagree Probably Disagree Probably Agree Agree Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 My organization gets good work out of me for the salary they pay me In the past year, I took very little sick leave My contributions to my organization are significant In the past month, I've spent very little time not working (e.g., surfing the Internet or engaging in idle chatting) In the past year, I have rarely felt like quitting my job
Measuring happiness at work Respond to these five questions with a “1” – “7”; Strongly Disagree Disagree Probably Disagree Probably Agree Agree Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 In most ways, my work life is close to my ideal I am satisfied with my work life The conditions of my work life are excellent So far, I have gotten the important things I want in work life If I could live my work life (career) all over again, I would change almost nothing
Measuring basic needs at work Respond to these five questions with a “1” – “7”; Strongly Disagree Disagree Probably Disagree Probably Agree Agree Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 After I finish work, I have enough time to spend time with friends & family I feel safe—both physically and psychologically—at work The salary I make is satisfactory, enough to meet my need I get fair recognition for the work I do in my organization I am physically capable of doing my work
Measuring autonomy at work Respond to these five questions with a “1” – “7”; Strongly Disagree Disagree Probably Disagree Probably Agree Agree Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 My boss gives me freedom in how I go about achieving my tasks at work At work, I generally get to do things the way that I think would be best I can bring my “true self” to work—and not worry about the consequences My coworkers are never afraid to openly express their views openly I have clarity on what is expected of me, but I am free to do things my own way
Measuring mastery at work Respond to these five questions with a “1” – “7”; Strongly Disagree Disagree Probably Disagree Probably Agree Agree Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The workplace culture is, by and large, aligned with my own core values My organization helps identify core values The leadership is interested helping me identify my skills My leaders help me nurture my talents and strengths My organization devotes considerable resources to help me gain relevant skills
Measuring belonging at work Respond to these five questions with a “1” – “7”; Strongly Disagree Disagree Probably Disagree Probably Agree Agree Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 I feel appreciated by important people at work I often feel a sense of contact with my boss I can count on my coworkers whenever I need their help I normally feel close and connected to my coworkers I know quite a lot about the interests of at least one of my colleagues
Measuring abundance orientation at work Respond to these five questions with a “1” – “7”; Strongly Disagree Disagree Probably Disagree Probably Agree Agree Strongly Agree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 At work, we frequently celebrate and cheer each other’s accomplishments My colleagues and co-workers are like a (second) family to me I regularly feel grateful to my coworkers for how kind and giving they are If I were to describe my work culture in one word, it would be “caring” The most giving and kind people in the organization are its top leaders