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Happy employees "are more productive, creative, collaborative and loyal to their employers,? states Dr. Liz Bywater, as interviewed by Galia Myron, Executive Editor of demodirt.com. ?They are also more likely to go above and beyond the basic requirements of their jobs, thereby adding greater value for their organizations.?

Bywater's comments pertain to a recent study out of Kansas State University. The study investigated the relationship between employee happiness and organizational success. The key finding: happier employees mean a more successful business.

Bywater offers the following advice for fostering contentment in the workplace: ?Employers should foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration... There should be ample opportunity for professional advancement as well as consistent recognition of individual and team contributions... Work should be tied into the company?s vision and mission, in order to create a sense of meaning and accomplishment. Moreover, wise employers will understand and accommodate employees? needs for work/life balance.?

?People bring their whole selves to work,? states Bywater, ?not just some fraction of who they are. Employers must recognize this fact and do what they can to create a rewarding, positive, meaningful and fulfilling work environment.?

About Liz Bywater:

Liz Bywater, PhD, is the founder and president of Bywater Consulting Group, an organizational consulting firm based in Yardley, PA. As a consultant and coach to senior executives, managers, and business owners, she helps her clients dramatically improve individual, team and organizational performance.

Dr. Bywater serves on the Advisory Board for Par Excellence Magazine and is a member of the Society for Advancement of Consulting, the American Psychological Association, the Cornell Entrepreneur Network and Women Inventing Next. She is quoted frequently in the press and has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Crain's NY Business and USA Today.

Dr. Bywater is also an honors graduate of Alan Weiss?s Million Dollar Consulting College, a highly respected program dedicated to the refinement of advanced consulting skills. She is one of just 150 graduates from across the globe.

To learn more, visit http://www.BywaterConsultingGroup.com To subscribe to Bywater Consulting Group?s complimentary e-newsletter, filled with practical tips for improving performance, send an email to info@BywaterConsultingGroup.com.

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