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Creating a Workplace That Restores Hope with Alexander Kjerulf

In this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Alexander Kjerulf, the Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo Inc. Join them as they discuss the importance of workplace happiness, how to measure and improve employee satisfaction, and the future of work in an era of AI and remote working. This conversation proves that loving your job doesn’t have to be a distant dream. It can very much be your reality.
Broadcast on:
16 Apr 2025
In this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Alexander Kjerulf, Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo Inc.
What You’ll Learn:
 
The business case for happiness at work
  • How to move beyond “perks” to create genuine workplace satisfaction
  • The importance of results and relationships in workplace happiness
  • Ways to measure and track employee happiness
  • How to drive cultural transformation in organizations
  • Strategies to navigate the future of work and restore hope in the workplace

Alexander Kjerulf is the Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo Inc. With a Master's Degree in Computer Science and decades of experience, Alex has evolved from a tech innovator to a global authority on workplace well-being. Through his several books, including the international bestseller "Happy Hour is 9 to 5," and his work with companies like Hilton, IKEA, and Microsoft, he advocates for environments where joy and well-being are the core of business practice. His current venture, HeartCount, aims to transform organizational cultures by ensuring employees feel valued and heard.

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In this episode of Mindful Management, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Alexander Kjerulf, the Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo Inc. Join them as they discuss the importance of workplace happiness, how to measure and improve employee satisfaction, and the future of work in an era of AI and remote working. This conversation proves that loving your job doesn’t have to be a distant dream. It can very much be your reality.