Giving & Gratitude
Pro-tip for the Holidays: Did you know that spending 15 minutes a week in a state of AWE Will Make You Happier, Less Lonely, and Less Stressed. Who or what are YOU in awe of?
Companies or organizations that are making a difference, bringing joy to others
The World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2020 by Fast Company
It’s 2020, and we don’t have flying cars (yet), but think about the cool things that we do have: Augmented reality that brings joy into the daily lives of more than 163 million people. Drones that deliver vital medicine. An effective treatment for postpartum depression. Creative ways to curb society’s addiction to new clothing and single-use plastic. Platforms that allow fiction writers and video producers to get paid. And all the hard seltzer we can drink. Read on to see how these and dozens more inspiring accomplishments are driving this year’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Plus, the 44 Top 10 most innovative firms, by sector and region. We hope you’re as inspired learning from these businesses as we were in selecting them.
Forbes 10/20/2020 Inspire Me, Employer: How Companies Are Recognizing the Power Of Joy
The Good Trade 14 Best Companies to Work for That Are Actually Making A Difference in the World
We wholeheartedly believe that professional work can be a life-giving reflection of our values and heart for both the world and its people. With a new wave of graduates each year, the workforce is increasingly filled with individuals searching for meaningful work opportunities with organizations and companies committed to social good. If you’re searching for a job with meaning, these companies are passionately committed to positive change amidst a variety of industries. We are delighted with the work these companies are doing around the world!
- Kiva
- DoSomething
- Patagonia
- World Wildlife Fund
- Charity: Water
- Method
- TED
- Ecovative Design
- Sanergy
- Trader Joe’s
- Team Rubicon
- Gilead Sciences
- Fluxx
These Are the 100 Companies Where Employees Are the Happiest
Where work can, at least theoretically, put a smile on your face.
See: https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/companies-happiest-employees-2020
It may be the case that money is a major, if not the major, factor in selecting a job. In the perfect job, that’s ideally balanced with your overall happiness, employer consideration of your personal circumstances, and benefits like health insurance. Most jobs, unfortunately, are not the perfect job. That’s very clear in 2020.
However, there are jobs where people are happy. One hopes that you count yourself among their ranks and are not utterly stunned by this revelation. Comparably a workplace monitoring site, has released its annual list of the companies with the happiest employees, highlighting the places where workers report the most satisfaction with their employment.