When we talk about a truly happy workplace, the image we often conjure is that of a startup. Ping pong tables, employee coffee bars, mid-day massages… And while perks like these may not be as ubiquitous as they once were in the heyday of the tech boom, startups have permanently changed the way we view work. Today we explore life at a modern tech startup, and how companies and leaders are approaching employee happiness in a post-COVID world.

Anna Loew, VP of People at Giant Swarm, joins host Elisa Tuijnder to discuss her company's unique approach to workplace culture and employee investment, which includes the deceptively simple precept: "Treat your employees like adults." 

Have you ever pondered about the following questions?

• How do we give people and their happiness the attention they deserve in our organizations and transformations?
• How do we enable change for people and not push change on people?
• How do we create the culture and environment we need for people to express themselves?
• How do we move forward and not get stuck in bureaucratic change management?

Of course you have! That’s why you listen to our podcast. But while podcasts are a one-way street, our Forward Summits are all about interecations.   So why don’t you come and join the conversation, at our upcoming summit: HAPPINESS AS THE ‘WHY’ IN AGILE TRANSFORMATION, held in Berlin, Germany and online from 30 November – 2 December 2022,   Hear from our kick-ass keynote speakers Sunny Grosso; Svenja Hofert; Debra Corey; and Fransisco Mahfuz. Take part in our practice sessions, case study sessions, open sessions and global networking, both in Berlin and online!   Go to fwd-summit.com from more information and tickets. And as a podcast listener, use the code FORWARDPOD at checkout to let us know you are a friend of the pod and receive some special Martie the Management Monster goodies.   For more happiness, visit https://management30.com/