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Closing the Workplace Joy Gap 

Date: December 08, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual

We’ve seen that happiness is serious business, and that when workplaces are built on everyday moments of joy, employees feel more energised, connected and productive.

But does the true picture of where we are look brighter from where HR sits? While 71% of UK HR professionals believe their workforce is more engaged than a year ago - only 35% of employees actually feel that way.

This alarming disconnect has emerged from Edenred’s latest study, The Global Workplace Joy Index, where insights from 26,000 employees and HR leaders have revealed how workplace joy can fuel business performance, and why many organisations are missing an opportunity to close a gap they can’t currently see.

Join our webinar on Tuesday 8th December at 1pm as our very own Chris Britton, People Experience Director, and Emma Cook, Client Success Director dive into the findings. They’ll explore how HR can better understand the experiences of their people, take meaningful steps to spark workplace joy, and transform culture and performance through employee happiness.

Tune in to find out:

  • Why UK employees rate workplace joy at 6.2/10, while HR professionals estimate it at 7.4/10
  • The data-backed link between joy and measurable business outcomes, such as retention, absenteeism and performance
  • How to design a people strategy that better reflects the lived experiences of your employees
  • Practical strategies to build everyday moments of joy within your workplace
  • Real-world ideas and client success stories to turn engagement into everyday behaviours

 

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Chris Britton

People Experience Director, Reward Gateway | Edenred 

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Emma Cook

Client Success Director, Reward Gateway | Edenred 

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