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Happy organization - myth or reality for Croatian organizations

Human resource management, a well-established discipline, is constantly searching for new ways to provide a leading edge to companies. A connected concept of employee engagement, a hot topic amongst managers, consultancies, governments and academics alike, is likewise considered crucial for successful management of a productive workforce in organizations (Farndale and Vidovic, 2017). The employee engagement, which can be considered as the holy grail of human resource management activities, has also been providing new insights into building a successful global company. Engaged employees are said to be optimistic, highly focused on their work, enthusiastic and willing to go the extra mile to contribute to sustainable organizational success on a long- term basis (Jose and Mampilly, 2012). It is exactly the aspect of optimism, positivity and happiness, that this paper will seek to further explore and build up on, in order to provide a new boost for contemporary global competitiveness. As a part of the research, the authors organized a survey to collect further insight into the perceptions of Millenials that are preparing to enter the workforce. The survey targeted 167 sophomore and junior college students from business schools, collecting information on their perception of happiness, and the expectations they have of achieving happiness in the workplace. The survey also collected data regarding the importance of various factors influencing their perception of the happy organization, and the possibility of building one. Based on the research data, the paper provides valuable feedback on the most important aspects the companies should focus on in order to provide their employees with a happiness-enabling working conditions. By doing so, the paper aims to effectively describe a blueprint for building sustainable happy organizations.

happy organization, happiness, employee engagement, human resource management

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