Banter in the workplace is an important factor in increasing employees' levels of happiness, new research has suggested. According to a study conducted by People 1st, 80 per cent of plumbers say they regularly have a laugh while working, reports Onrec. However, just 36 per cent of engineers and telecoms employees claimed they like a laugh to help pass the working day. Top life coach Pete Cohen said that, while salary and career progression important factors, a good atmosphere is also instrumental to an effective working environment, which may be of note to graduates about to enter the workplace. "Several crucial factors combine to stimulate people in the workplace. As well as motivating staff by giving them extra responsibility and providing access to skills training, employers should ensure the workplace is an enjoyable, fun and friendly place," he said. Meanwhile, a study by secretarial specialist Office Angels indicated that many workers prefer face-to-face communication in the office rather than email. Pareto - Graduate Jobs with some the UK's largest companies earning up to £35k OTE. Pareto has a unique approach to placing graduates in high-profile graduate sales jobs and graduate jobs. We are the UK's largest and most successful graduate assessment, graduate placement and sales training organisation
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