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Chief Happiness Officer (CHO)

Role Overview

The job of Chief Happiness Officer, more commonly known as CHO, is a key role in the landscape of human resources and well-being at work in companies. The Chief Happiness Officer is the guarantor of employee happiness and satisfaction within the company.

As a CHO, the Chief Happiness Officer is responsible for creating and implementing policies to improve the working environment, foster good internal communication and increase happiness at work.

The position of Chief Happiness Officer, in companies of all sizes, encompasses several areas related to employee well-being. The job requires a wide range of skills, particularly in communication, management and human resources.

 

Alternative Job Titles

  • Human Resources Manager
  • Head of Internal Communications
  • Head of Well-being at Work

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Main Responsibilities

As CHO, the Chief Happiness Officer is responsible for understanding and anticipating employees' needs in terms of well-being at work. In particular, he or she is responsible for organising company events, internal communication and implementing measures to improve the working environment.

The Chief Happiness Officer is also responsible for maintaining good communication between the company's various departments and ensuring that employees feel listened to and valued. This role often involves working closely with human resources managers.

Competencies & Skills

 

  • Expertise in internal communication: the Chief Happiness Officer must be able to implement effective communication strategies.
  • Management expertise: the CHO must be able to manage teams and work closely with human resources managers.
  • Knowledge of employment law: the Chief Happiness Officer must have an in-depth knowledge of employment law and regulations relating to health and safety in the workplace.
  • Ability to analyse and solve problems: the CHO must be able to identify problems relating to well-being at work and implement effective solutions.
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Education & Training

  • To practise this profession, training in human resources or management is often required. Training at Bachelor level in Human Resources Management or Masters level such as a Master Degree in Human Resources Management is generally recommended.

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