The Happy at Work Podcast
The Happy at Work podcast explores the intersection of organizational culture, positive psychology, and employee branding to create thriving workplaces. Our expert hosts—Dr. Laura Hamill, Michael McCarthy, and Dr. Tessa Misiaszek—bring diverse perspectives and deep expertise to uncover practical strategies for fostering happiness and success at work.
We engage with various guests, including organizational leaders, HR professionals, psychologists, researchers, and employees across various industries. Through thought-provoking conversations, we delve into:
- How organizational culture shapes employee experiences and drives engagement
- Evidence-based positive psychology strategies that boost both human flourishing and business metrics
- Innovative approaches to align brand identity with employee experience and operationalize company values
Our mission is to give listeners actionable insights and tools to transform their workplaces. Whether you're a CEO, an HR professional, a manager, or an employee seeking to make a positive impact, the Happy at Work podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you create a more fulfilling, productive, and positive work environment.
Join us as we explore the cutting edge of workplace well-being and performance, uncovering the strategies that lead to truly happy, engaged, and successful organizations.
The Happy at Work Podcast
One Simple Question You Need To Ask Your Employees with Andrea Kehoe
In this episode, Michael and Tessa spoke with Andrea Kehoe, Director of Operations Administration at Kettering University.
Andrea shifted from being a stay-at-home mom into a corporate role with Kettering University in Michigan nearly 7 years ago. She’s moved through a few different roles since 2017 and was supported by mentors and managers who encouraged her to try out new functional areas until she landed in an operations position focused on employee engagement and fulfillment.
In her role, she leads a working group aimed to address internal culture issues, and Andrea acts as a communications lynchpin between university leadership and administrative staff.
In order to figure out where to start, Andrea and her team launched a one-question survey, and the results mirrored national trends about workplace attitudes and well-being.
Andrea’s concrete suggestion for moving through cultural issues at work? Start by bringing people together.
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