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Happy State gives employees the freedom to act like an owner when it comes to taking care of customers. If a customer is upset, tellers also can hand out a $5 bill with a sticker that reads, "We'll make you happy."
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Some might question the payoff for lavish parties, fitness centers and even career-development programs. But a growing body of academic evidence suggests that there is a link between employee happiness and bottom-line results.
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Location: Happy, Texas
Assets: $2.6 billion
Employees: 607
Chairman and CEO: J. Pat Hickman
Popular with Employees: Employees can submit prayer requests via the company's "Happy Hub" intranet.
Activity to relieve stress/promote fun: Wine Wednesdays and Coke Float Fridays are regular afternoon events where employees can socialize.
Valued Perk: A fleet of 13 Volkswagen Beetles branded with Happy State's logo is available to employees. They can sign up to drive one, and during the time they have it, use it as if it was their own vehicle with the bank paying for the gas.
