What do you think makes a happy working environment? Share your views with Xero and you could win a £100 Apple voucher. NOW CLOSED

[AnnMumsnet]

Xero, an app for small businesses that makes managing finances easy, wants to know what you think makes a happy working environment.

If you run a business – or if you've ever thought about doing so – what would you do to make it happy? What does your employer do that makes you happy in the workplace? And if you're not working at the moment, what do you think would make you happy at work now?

Maybe it's flexible working hours, the best technology, great relationships with your work mates or the freedom to get creative.

Here is what they say: "At Xero, we believe a happy business is a beautiful thing. So we've launched the Business of Happiness project to help define what makes a business happy, championing those who are doing it well and supporting those who need a helping hand."

Please share your thoughts on this thread. Every MNer who posts a comment will be entered into a prize draw, where one MNer will win a £100 Apple voucher, which can be used at an Apple Retail Store or in the Apple Online Store.

Find out more about Xero's Business of Happiness campaign here.

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Thanks and good luck!
MNHQ

I feel happy at work when I feel well-regarded. When a little time is spent by senior team to point out something done well or just to acknowledge how hard you are working.

A good laugh with colleagues. Those daft giggles over nothing particularly which really lift the soul.

Work which challenges you worth the freedom to be creative

Flexibility and the option to work from home if needed.

Good communication between all staff and feeling valued.

A tea/coffee/lunch area, with space to sit comfortably and chat with colleagues/relax away from the public (I work in a service industry).

Where there is no space to take a break away from public gaze it can make jobs much more stressful. Conversely having somewhere to unwind (even if on a short break) is good for team cohesion and encourages people to get on with each other on a personal level.

Thanks for all the comments - SacreBlue wins the £100 Apple voucher. Well done.