{"id":9290,"date":"2025-03-22T04:27:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T04:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arliemediadesign.com\/?page_id=9290"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:44:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:44:15","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.happy.co.uk\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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At our core, we care about you and where you work.<\/p>

Happy is leading a movement to create happy workplaces – organisations where people feel trusted and have the skills they need to succeed. Our aim is for your people to find joy in at least 80% of their work, and we will help you to achieve it.<\/p>

We are 70% employee owned and a B Corp, offering workplace consultancy and learning experiences. Our courses cover all areas that create a happy workplace: Leadership, personal development and IT skills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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At our core, we care about you and where you work.<\/p>

Happy is leading a movement to create happy workplaces – organisations where people feel trusted and have the skills they need to succeed. Our aim is for your people to find joy in at least 80% of their work, and we will help you to achieve it.<\/p>

We are a B Corp offering workplace consultancy and learning experiences. Our courses cover all areas that create a happy workplace: Leadership, personal development and IT skills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Originally set up as Happy Computers by founder Henry Stewart, Happy was established to make learning about IT an enjoyable experience and to discover how to create a truly great place to work.\u00a0Happy Computers developed quite a reputation \u2014 rated one of the UK\u2019s top five workplaces for five successive years.<\/p>

Following this success, in 2003 Happy developed a range of management and leadership programmes to bring Happy’s management style and philosophy to other organisations.<\/p>

Happy was recognised as 13th in the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces\u2122 for Small Businesses and 1st in the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women\u2122, based on our culture and values. Happy has also been listed as one of the Sunday Times 2024 Best Places to Work, and Highly Commended on the Best Places to Work for Wellbeing Spotlight.<\/p>

It is our goal at Happy that all staff find joy in at least 80% of their work (and yes, we do measure it!).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Be inclusive of all and actively put inclusivity at the heart of every decision<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It is everyone’s responsibility at Happy to ensure inclusiveness and belonging. To promote inclusivity, we have published the Happy Cultural Planner for the last 30 years. It is available to download and print for free on\u00a0our Resources page<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0As well as an indicator of upcoming holidays (including those which may prevent people attending your events), it\u2019s a handy way to plan for the upcoming year.<\/p>

We also want to develop future leaders from less represented backgrounds. We have created a\u00a0Brave Leadership Programme for women<\/span><\/a>, and\u00a0Level 3<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Level 5 Global Majority Empowerment Apprenticeship Programmes.<\/span><\/a> In addition, any of our programmes can be delivered by female facilitators or by someone from a Global Majority background.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Help people feel good about themselves<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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People who feel happy and confident are more likely to try new things. They are more likely to form effective teams. They are better equipped to face challenges. The key to being a great manager is to help people feel good about themselves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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When we get annoyed with people for being \u2018stupid\u2019 or \u2018slow\u2019, we are in fact getting annoyed with our own inability to pass on information easily. Recognising our own shortcomings, we should trust that people always do the best they can. \u2018Mental blocks\u2019 offer us the opportunity to find new ways to overcome them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We aim not just to give \u2018customer satisfaction\u2019, but to delight customers and exceed expectations with every interaction.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We\u2019re conditioned from an early age to scold or punish mistakes. However, mistakes are the greatest way of learning! Training and managing should encourage people to try something new. The best way to be bold is to minimise fear of failure and to celebrate mistakes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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As a B Corp, we are committed to doing good and putting our purpose above profit.<\/p>

We donate 4% of our profit to charity (the charities receiving this donation are chosen by staff). We offer free places for NHS staff on certain courses \u2014 since 2020, over 1,200 staff have attended our sessions, representing over \u00a3200k of course fees.<\/p>

We have also signed up to Feefo’s ‘Treefo’ scheme, with a tree planted for every review left for us by our clients. We have a minimum commitment of 50 trees per month. These trees are planted in a sustainable way across the world through Feefo’s partner,\u00a0Ecologi.<\/p>

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Create change, be innovative and creative<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Innovation has been at the heart of Happy since it was founded. Happy was conceived as a ground-breaking alternative to the often dour, technocratic IT skills training market of the late 1980s \u2014 and we have always understood that our capacity to challenge the norm, develop new ideas and make change happen is central to what makes us Happy.<\/p>

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Our learner-focused approach and our culture have been recognised with multiple awards and recognition over the years \u2014 just a few are shown below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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About Happy At our core, we care about you and where you work. Happy is leading a movement to create happy workplaces – organisations where people feel trusted and have the skills they need to succeed. Our aim is for your people to find joy in at least 80% of their work, and we will help you to achieve it. We are 70% employee owned and a B Corp, offering workplace consultancy and learning experiences. Our courses cover all areas that create a happy workplace: Leadership, personal development and IT skills. About Us At our core, we care about you and where you work. Happy is leading a movement to create happy workplaces – organisations where people feel trusted and have the skills they need to succeed. Our aim is for your people to find joy in at least 80% of their work, and we will help you to achieve it. We are a B Corp offering workplace consultancy and learning experiences. Our courses cover all areas that create a happy workplace: Leadership, personal development and IT skills. https:\/\/youtu.be\/km9O-073V70 Our beginnings Our beginnings Originally set up as Happy Computers by founder Henry Stewart, Happy was established to make learning about IT an enjoyable experience and to discover how to create a truly great place to work.\u00a0Happy Computers developed quite a reputation \u2014 rated one of the UK\u2019s top five workplaces for five successive years. Following this success, in 2003 Happy developed a range of management and leadership programmes to bring Happy’s management style and philosophy to other organisations. Happy was recognised as 13th in the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces\u2122 for Small Businesses and 1st in the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women\u2122, based on our culture and values. Happy has also been listed as one of the Sunday Times 2024 Best Places to Work, and Highly Commended on the Best Places to Work for Wellbeing Spotlight. It is our goal at Happy that all staff find joy in at least 80% of their work (and yes, we do measure it!). https:\/\/youtu.be\/km9O-073V70 Our core values Be inclusive of all and actively put inclusivity at the heart of every decision It is everyone’s responsibility at Happy to ensure inclusiveness and belonging. To promote inclusivity, we have published the Happy Cultural Planner for the last 30 years. It is available to download and print for free on\u00a0our Resources page.\u00a0As well as an indicator of upcoming holidays (including those which may prevent people attending your events), it\u2019s a handy way to plan for the upcoming year. We also want to develop future leaders from less represented backgrounds. We have created a\u00a0Brave Leadership Programme for women, and\u00a0Level 3\u00a0and\u00a0Level 5 Global Majority Empowerment Apprenticeship Programmes. In addition, any of our programmes can be delivered by female facilitators or by someone from a Global Majority background. Help people feel good about themselves People who feel happy and confident are more likely to try new things. They are more likely to form effective teams. They are better equipped to face challenges. The key to being a great manager is to help people feel good about themselves. Believe the best and trust others When we get annoyed with people for being \u2018stupid\u2019 or \u2018slow\u2019, we are in fact getting annoyed with our own inability to pass on information easily. Recognising our own shortcomings, we should trust that people always do the best they can. \u2018Mental blocks\u2019 offer us the opportunity to find new ways to overcome them. Create customer delight We aim not just to give \u2018customer satisfaction\u2019, but to delight customers and exceed expectations with every interaction. Celebrate mistakes and cultivating innovation We\u2019re conditioned from an early age to scold or punish mistakes. However, mistakes are the greatest way of learning! Training and managing should encourage people to try something new. The best way to be bold is to minimise fear of failure and to celebrate mistakes. Make the world a better place As a B Corp, we are committed to doing good and putting our purpose above profit. We donate 4% of our profit to charity (the charities receiving this donation are chosen by staff). We offer free places for NHS staff on certain courses \u2014 since 2020, over 1,200 staff have attended our sessions, representing over \u00a3200k of course fees. We have also signed up to Feefo’s ‘Treefo’ scheme, with a tree planted for every review left for us by our clients. We have a minimum commitment of 50 trees per month. These trees are planted in a sustainable way across the world through Feefo’s partner,\u00a0Ecologi. We also offer discounted rates for charities and the public sector for all of our courses and services. Create change, be innovative and creative Innovation has been at the heart of Happy since it was founded. Happy was conceived as a ground-breaking alternative to the often dour, technocratic IT skills training market of the late 1980s \u2014 and we have always understood that our capacity to challenge the norm, develop new ideas and make change happen is central to what makes us Happy. All of our values are designed to encourage and support the process of revaluation, creative solution\u00a0making and implementing new ideas across the organisation. Awards and recognition Our learner-focused approach and our culture have been recognised with multiple awards and recognition over the years \u2014 just a few are shown below. 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Our aim is for your people to find joy in at least 80% of their work, and we will help you to achieve it. We are 70% employee owned and a B Corp, offering workplace consultancy and learning experiences. Our courses cover all areas that create a happy workplace: Leadership, personal development and IT skills. About Us At our core, we care about you and where you work. Happy is leading a movement to create happy workplaces – organisations where people feel trusted and have the skills they need to succeed. Our aim is for your people to find joy in at least 80% of their work, and we will help you to achieve it. We are a B Corp offering workplace consultancy and learning experiences. Our courses cover all areas that create a happy workplace: Leadership, personal development and IT skills. https:\/\/youtu.be\/km9O-073V70 Our beginnings Our beginnings Originally set up as Happy Computers by founder Henry Stewart, Happy was established to make learning about IT an enjoyable experience and to discover how to create a truly great place to work.\u00a0Happy Computers developed quite a reputation \u2014 rated one of the UK\u2019s top five workplaces for five successive years. Following this success, in 2003 Happy developed a range of management and leadership programmes to bring Happy’s management style and philosophy to other organisations. Happy was recognised as 13th in the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces\u2122 for Small Businesses and 1st in the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women\u2122, based on our culture and values. Happy has also been listed as one of the Sunday Times 2024 Best Places to Work, and Highly Commended on the Best Places to Work for Wellbeing Spotlight. It is our goal at Happy that all staff find joy in at least 80% of their work (and yes, we do measure it!). https:\/\/youtu.be\/km9O-073V70 Our core values Be inclusive of all and actively put inclusivity at the heart of every decision It is everyone’s responsibility at Happy to ensure inclusiveness and belonging. To promote inclusivity, we have published the Happy Cultural Planner for the last 30 years. It is available to download and print for free on\u00a0our Resources page.\u00a0As well as an indicator of upcoming holidays (including those which may prevent people attending your events), it\u2019s a handy way to plan for the upcoming year. We also want to develop future leaders from less represented backgrounds. We have created a\u00a0Brave Leadership Programme for women, and\u00a0Level 3\u00a0and\u00a0Level 5 Global Majority Empowerment Apprenticeship Programmes. In addition, any of our programmes can be delivered by female facilitators or by someone from a Global Majority background. Help people feel good about themselves People who feel happy and confident are more likely to try new things. They are more likely to form effective teams. They are better equipped to face challenges. The key to being a great manager is to help people feel good about themselves. Believe the best and trust others When we get annoyed with people for being \u2018stupid\u2019 or \u2018slow\u2019, we are in fact getting annoyed with our own inability to pass on information easily. Recognising our own shortcomings, we should trust that people always do the best they can. \u2018Mental blocks\u2019 offer us the opportunity to find new ways to overcome them. Create customer delight We aim not just to give \u2018customer satisfaction\u2019, but to delight customers and exceed expectations with every interaction. Celebrate mistakes and cultivating innovation We\u2019re conditioned from an early age to scold or punish mistakes. However, mistakes are the greatest way of learning! Training and managing should encourage people to try something new. The best way to be bold is to minimise fear of failure and to celebrate mistakes. Make the world a better place As a B Corp, we are committed to doing good and putting our purpose above profit. We donate 4% of our profit to charity (the charities receiving this donation are chosen by staff). We offer free places for NHS staff on certain courses \u2014 since 2020, over 1,200 staff have attended our sessions, representing over \u00a3200k of course fees. We have also signed up to Feefo’s ‘Treefo’ scheme, with a tree planted for every review left for us by our clients. We have a minimum commitment of 50 trees per month. These trees are planted in a sustainable way across the world through Feefo’s partner,\u00a0Ecologi. We also offer discounted rates for charities and the public sector for all of our courses and services. Create change, be innovative and creative Innovation has been at the heart of Happy since it was founded. Happy was conceived as a ground-breaking alternative to the often dour, technocratic IT skills training market of the late 1980s \u2014 and we have always understood that our capacity to challenge the norm, develop new ideas and make change happen is central to what makes us Happy. All of our values are designed to encourage and support the process of revaluation, creative solution\u00a0making and implementing new ideas across the organisation. Awards and recognition Our learner-focused approach and our culture have been recognised with multiple awards and recognition over the years \u2014 just a few are shown below. 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