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Happy People. Thriving Teams.

Boost engagement, retain top talent, and build a workplace where people actually want to stay.

data driven decisions

About You

You care about your people — but right now, something’s not quite working.

You might be seeing disengagement creeping in. High-potential women quietly leaving. Confidence dipping. Career conversations going nowhere. Or perhaps you’re sensing a disconnect between the culture you want and what your team is actually experiencing.

You’re not alone. And you’re in the right place.

At Happier at Work, we help forward-thinking leaders like you turn culture into a strategic advantage — so your people feel connected, empowered, and ready to thrive.

Aoife O'Brien

About Us

I’m Aoife — founder of Happier at Work, host of the Happier at Work® Podcast, and an advocate for work that works for everyone.

After 20 years in corporate, I’d ticked all the boxes — but inside, I was unfulfilled. I’d worked in global roles across FMCG, tech, and data — but I didn’t feel like I belonged. And I noticed I wasn’t the only one.

So I turned frustration into purpose.

With a Master’s in Organisational Behaviour and deep experience in market research, I created Happier at Work to help leaders understand what people really need to stay, grow, and contribute at their best — through aligned culture, meaningful career support, and clear communication.

The Happier at Work Framework

Happier at Work was set up to create better work environments and our key philosophy centres around putting people first. Creating more human working environments has been proven to result in happier workers, increased productivity, improved retention and higher engagement at work.

Values Alignment

Defining and activating the behaviours that make your values real.

Needs Satisfaction

Supporting people’s core psychological needs — autonomy, connection, and competence — plus their individual drivers like stability, variety, and recognition.

Strengths & Empowerment

Helping employees do their best work by leaning into their strengths, building confidence, and creating clarity around roles and growth.

Psychological Safety

So your people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and bring their full selves to work.

Leadership

Because culture starts at the top, and leaders set the tone for everything that follows.

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Centred in our core values:

Core Value - Curiosity

Curiosity

We seek out ways to learn and improve and always work with a curious mindset

Core Value - Excellence

Excellence

If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing well. We are committed to excellence.

Core Value - Commitment

Commitment

We always see things through to completion and always deliver on our promises

Core Value - Connection

Connection

Connecting with people on a human level, connecting the dots with data

Core Value - Fun

Fun

What would work be if we couldn’t have a little fun along the way?

Core Value - Authenticity

Authenticity

We believe in being human, and encourage clients to bring their whole selves to work

Why choose Happier at Work?

Because culture isn’t just a vibe — it’s a strategy.

And we help you get it right.

At Happier at Work, we combine psychology, research, and real-world experience to deliver tailored solutions that drive genuine change.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Recognised thought leadership – Through the Happier at Work® podcast, keynotes, and consulting, Aoife is a trusted voice on workplace culture, career clarity, and psychological safety.

Data-driven and psychology-informed – We use proven frameworks and behavioural science to uncover what’s really happening in your organisation.

Real-world corporate expertise – With over 20 years’ experience in global roles across tech, pharma, and FMCG, we understand the pressures and realities of modern work.

Actionable, not abstract – Everything we do is grounded in practical steps you can implement — not just concepts in a slide deck.

Tailored to your unique culture – We co-create solutions that reflect your people, your values, and your business goals.

Focused on measurable impact – Our work drives improvements in engagement, retention, leadership capability, and team performance.

Who we’ve worked with:

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Email: aoife@happieratwork.ie
Tel: +353 87 225 2670

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