Workplace culture and happiness
Jon Kjaer Nielsen is renowned for his expertise in enhancing workplace happiness and cultivating positive work cultures. As a civil engineer with a specialization in leadership and organizational development, Jon has dedicated his career to transforming workplaces into environments where employees genuinely thrive.
Graduating from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Jon realized early on that his passion lay not in traditional engineering roles but in improving workplace dynamics. His innovative approaches have significantly impacted various sectors, including IT, media, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Entertaining and practical speaker
Jon is also a celebrated author, co-writing the bestseller ‘Arbejdsglæde på 6 uger’ (Workplace Happiness in 6 Weeks) with Alexander Kjerulf, before publishing his international bestseller ‘Happiness at Work’. His insights and methods have been sought after across Denmark and internationally in more than 20 countries, including the USA, Australia, Mexico, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Russia, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, and the Bahamas.
Jon’s talks are known for being both entertaining and practical, providing audiences with concrete tools and ideas that can be easily implemented. His unique ability to engage and inspire has made him a favorite among municipalities, ministries, and various private sector industries.
Jon Kjaer Nielsen at TEDxSquareMile
The future of work will be happier because happiness at work benefits both individuals and businesses. Denmark, often ranked as the happiest country, exemplifies this. Danish companies foster happy work environments, leading to remarkable outcomes like longer life expectancies in elderly homes, exceptional customer service in banks, and high productivity in tech firms. These results stem from cultures that prioritize employee happiness and engagement. Therefore, creating a positive work culture is crucial for both personal fulfillment and business success.
Committed to his mission, Jon Kjaer Nielsen continues to inspire organizations to prioritize joy and engagement in the workplace, fostering environments where employees not only endure but truly enjoy their work.
Jon Kjaer Nielsen’s keynotes are dynamic explorations into enhancing workplace happiness, efficiency, and adaptability. Drawing from his extensive experience in organizational development and leadership, Jon inspires audiences to foster joy, embrace change, and improve personal effectiveness.
His talks offer practical tools and insights for creating positive work environments, empowering individuals and organizations to thrive. Whether discussing personal efficiency, workplace happiness, or adapting to technological advancements, Jon’s engaging and insightful presentations leave a lasting impact.
Keynotes
The Powerful Difference of Happiness at Work
Culture can make or break a workplace, influencing both mission outcomes and human wellbeing. In his signature keynote on Happiness at Work, Jon Kjaer Nielsen emphasizes the crucial role of a positive workplace culture and demonstrates what fosters day-to-day happiness. Through a blend of case studies, scientific insights, and personal experiences, Jon urges us to take responsibility for creating a better tomorrow. He provides actionable ideas to implement immediately, reinforcing that work should be a source of joy, not just endurance.
Embracing Change and Uncertainty to Create A Happier Workplace
Humans often hesitate when confronted with the new and unfamiliar, whether it’s new technology, organizational changes, or team mergers. This hesitation can lead to missed opportunities. In this humorous and insightful talk, Jon encourages us to embrace change and actively shape our workplace. By fostering team spirit and strength, he challenges us to ask: How can we make this better?
Change Management for Mere Humans
Change is ubiquitous, often causing anxiety among employees and overwork among leaders. However, leaders don’t have to handle it alone. Everyone desires a successful workplace, and involving your team in shaping solutions can make a significant difference. In this keynote for leaders and managers, Jon demonstrates how to turn team members from skeptics into ambassadors, creating a culture of happiness and success together.
Becoming Productive and Staying Happy
In this keynote, Jon highlights principles that suggest we should abandon the notion of “doing it all.” Instead, we should focus on essential tasks, perform core duties, skip the unnecessary, and maintain our energy and mood. Jon equips the audience with simple and effective approaches to reclaim control of their days without the need for advanced software. The fun and insightful keynote addresses key roadblocks and opportunities, including Parkinson’s Law, the myth of multitasking, and the 80/20 principle.
"An extremely serious keynote, which, beside the cold facts, also delivered on the soft values. The audience was taught to see the serious side of the humor, and was thus inspired like rarely before."
Pia Elisabeth Olesen
Maersk Oil
“Thank you very much for your presentation at our HR Conference, I really enjoyed it, it shows how Danish are the most happy people.”
Michaela Jezikova
Conference Consultant
“Jon gave an excellent presentation – highly professional while also being empathic and funny. I’ve only gotten positive feedback from our staff.”
Charlotte Leth
Sanofi
“If you need a speaker with a fantastic energy, who is both inspiring and delivers food for thought, then I can only recommend Jon.”
Peter Lembke Gerdes
CEO, DentaNet
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