Our Story
We’re an Employee Experience (EX) consultancy built around one core belief: happiness.
Research has shown that happy people are more productive and engaged at work. The best bit is, this has a direct, positive correlation with retention, client satisfaction, innovation and most importantly, business growth. Companies that invest in their EX are four times more profitable than those that don’t. But you don’t have to be a Fortune 500 company or a Silicon Valley superstar to become a great place to work. Regardless of size, sector, location or budget, if there is an appetite for progress, it can be made through happiness.
Meet our founder
Clare Willenberg
After spending 15 years in the corporate PR world, Clare realized that life is too short to be unhappy at work. After all, we spend a third of our lives working, often more time than with family and friends.
In her leadership roles, Clare found there was never enough time or resources to dedicate to enhancing the employee experience. With the post-pandemic disruptions to the talent market, attracting and retaining good people became a critical challenge.
Recognising the urgency and the opportunity in this area, Clare founded The Happy Hive Co. Her mission is to create and spread happiness from the workplace to the world. Now, she helps small business leaders create happy workplaces where their employees can thrive, ultimately driving business success.
Clare knows the many hats that business owners wear and aims to ease that burden. With her background in brand building and reputation management, Clare brings a unique perspective on developing a strong employer brand in today’s competitive talent market.
Our Services
The Happy Hive Co is your plug-in EX partner providing on demand support where and when you need it.
Whether you want to reduce turnover, attract the best people, or improve your company culture, our productised service offering is designed to provide targeted support that delivers impact. We customise an EX program around your business priorities and resources, without the need for a full-time Chief EX Officer or expensive software.
Happy Hive Foundations
Our core strategy service is designed to build a solid foundation for your people and business to thrive. We create a customised Employee Experience (EX) strategy and a detailed 12-month roadmap that aligns with your business priorities, addresses employee needs, and takes the competitive environment into account.
Sticky Onboarding
A customized onboarding experience that equips your new hires with the essential information, tools, and training they need to become productive quickly. Your onboarding manager will receive coaching on how to implement the new processes and tailor the content to each individual to ensure a strong start for your new team members.
The Hum
Our signature employee listening program is designed to embed feedback and action in your company culture. It enables you to anticipate and address your employees’ needs and concerns in real time, uncovering blind spots and opportunities that will drive engagement with your employees, and in turn, your business, forward.
Sticky Offsite
Let us help plan your next company away day to ensure the benefits of strategic alignment, team building and engagement have lasting impact. We’ll guide you through a comprehensive planning process that covers everything from the big picture goals to logistical details, ensuring your company offsite delivers an unforgettable experience that everyone will look forward to each year.
Buzzworthy EVP
A strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is your most valuable recruitment asset, signaling that your company is a great place to work and attracting candidates who will thrive in your business. We offer expert guidance on your market positioning and benefits, and facilitate a new positioning statement co-created by your employees.
Pure Gold
Proud of your EX progress?
We help you gain recognition through relevant awards for your industry, manage the submission process, and create and collate content to optimize your success rate. Additionally, we provide a toolkit to leverage award wins both internally and externally, building pride and enhancing your reputation as a great place to work.
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