3 phrases we use every day at work | Wilnesh News

Finland is the happiest country in the world for the seventh year in a row, new survey shows world happiness report.

According to Miika Makitalo, CEO of HappyOrNot, two main factors that help Finns find happiness at work are: a high level of trust in the organization and colleagues, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

The Finland-based company makes smiley feedback buttons used in airports and other retail locations around the world.The company has 56 employees from 15 different nationalities in Finland, approximately 15 employees in the United States, and approximately 5 employees in the United Kingdom

As a business leader, Markitalo says three phrases in particular capture the Finnish mentality of finding happiness and fulfillment at work.

“No one is born a blacksmith.”

Essentially, this quote emphasizes that “no one is born a professional” and that “there is always something to learn,” says Magitalo.

The purpose of this statement is to empower people to aspire to do a good job even while they are still learning on the job.

Miika Makitalo is the CEO of HappyOrNot in Finland.

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“If you dream of something, go for it,” he said. “Apply for the positions you aspire to. When you find something, learn how to do it.”

Experts agree that having A growth mindset at work, or the belief that one’s skills can be improved through practice, is an attractive trait in star employees.

This Finnish saying also emphasizes that it’s okay to make mistakes during the learning process, as long as you use these experiences and any constructive feedback to improve.

It’s a comforting thought, Magitalo said, “There’s no need or expectation to master (something) on day one. Have mercy on yourself.”

“Serious business matters get taken care of; otherwise, we get away with it like Mary’s chickens.”

This sentence comes from a classic Finnish novel, unknown soldier“, used to indicate that a group of soldiers will handle something they are expected to do,” Magitalo said. Having completed their task, they feel relaxed and see “Chicken on the loose” as a positive thing: they have done their job and will use the remaining time as they see fit.

Funny image aside, Markitalo said this to highlight the flattened class system common in Finnish work culture. The main takeaway is that “anything that’s urgent will be taken care of. But we don’t care about structure, bosses — don’t come here and tell me what to do,” Marchitalo said. “I know what I’m supposed to do. And I’m setting priorities.”

As CEO, Magitalo said he supports hearing feedback directly from employees. “Anyone in the organization can come to me and say, ‘Miika, this doesn’t make any sense. Correct the strategy.'”

“I think it’s good feedback, especially if it’s based on fact,” he said.

Finnish workers may have different roles and supervisory responsibilities, but “we’re all equal contributors, which magnifies that,” says Magitalo.

It also prevents micromanaging behavior and puts employees in control of their work. “When everyone in the organization knows the strategy and vision, they can take action themselves without being told what is needed,” he adds.

“‘Forward,’ said Grandma in the snow.”

Another visual metaphor, this quote is intended to help people cope with challenges.

Have this mentality: don’t worry, don’t dwell on it, and you’ll be taken care of when you start moving forward.

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“There’s an interesting idea, even in four feet of snow, even grandma can say, ‘Hey, this is no big deal,'” Magitalo said.

This statement may come up during a long meeting where people are unable to decide what to do next. At some point, you have to move on and solve the unknown problems that arise, Magitalo said.

“The idea is, let’s get things done,” he said. “So our mentality is: don’t worry about it, don’t dwell on it, it will be taken care of when we start moving forward.”