International Week of Happiness at Work – SFU Experts Available

This week (September 25 – 29) marks the International Week of Happiness at Work. Originating in the Netherlands in 2018, the initiative emphasizes the importance of happiness at work noting that when employees are happy, they are better parents, better friends, and better community members. The following SFU experts are available to share their expertise:

AVAILABLE SFU EXPERTS:

LARA AKNIN, associate professor, psychology
laknin@sfu.ca
Expertise: happiness, generosity, kindness, the importance of social relationships for well-being

LIEKE TEN BRUMMELHUIS, associate professor, Beedie School of Business
lieke_ten_brummelhuis@sfu.ca
Expertise: employee well-being, employee recovery, workaholism, work-life balance, flexible work designs

CONTACT

RAY SHARMA, SFU Communications & Marketing 
778.782.3210 | ray_sharma@sfu.ca

Simon Fraser University
Communications & Marketing | SFU Media Experts Directory
778.782.3210

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