Helen Coffey: I’d rather be happier at work than get a pay rise – would you?

Salary increases are shrinking according to new data. But happiness at work is about a lot more than the bottom line. Helen Coffey asks the experts whether we should be prioritising the big picture over our pay and shares their top tips on boosting your joy in the workplace

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Helen Coffey
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After a change in job role, I was recently asked by a friend whether I’d had a pay rise.

“No,” I said. “But I’m much happier now. It’s less stressful and more creative. I spend all day writing instead of updating spreadsheets and replying to emails.”