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The new reality that has been forced on humanity has brought us many challenges, one of them being the way we lead others.

Having data about our company may be helpful in a lot of aspects, but how exactly should we be using that data? Firstly, we need to clarify the meaning of data driven and data inspired decision making in organizations.

Currently there is a rising discussion between the benefits and challenges of opting for different work settings – face-to-face, remote or an hybrid option. The shift to working totally or partially remote was already being studied by some organizations as an adaptation to the new demands of the environment, however, the current pandemic has accelerated this process for all organizations.

“Organizational interventions” could be defined as change initiatives that aim to improve individual, group and organizational outcomes by mitigating or preventing problems, or by promoting positive outcomes. Typically, these types of interventions intend to achieve their outcomes by changing the way work is organized, designed or managed (Nielsen, 2013).

A growing interest and popularity about happiness at work have marked recent years, together with the rise of Chief Happiness Officers (CHO) and the implicit certification that can be completed online (e.g., Happiest Places to Work). Some of the requirements of the CHO role are that the person is a trained human resource professional (recommended) and received complimentary certified training.