Employee Mood

Research from the Terry College of Business reveals 1 a happy, helpful employee takes effort and, eventually, that effort 2 the energy needed to do one’s job. It could lead to quiet quitting – the new term for just doing your job but not going above and beyond – or even actual quitting. The more people adjust their moods to be happy, the fewer emotional resources they have 3 the end of the day. That means they are less able to handle challenging tasks and interactions and have a harder time staying on task. Their tank is empty despite being in a good mood, Frank explained. For managers, this means it may make more sense to meet employees 4 they are emotionally and not force upbeat attitudes in the office. For employees, it may mean letting bad days happen and leaving more mood-demanding work — such as sales calls or tough conversations — for better days.