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Over half of workers in the UK believe that their happiness at work could be improved by using more mobile technology to increase the amount of flexible working they do, according to a report.

The research, by technology company HP, also shows that a third of employees in Britain believe that happiness in the office could be improved.

Alexander Kjerulf, an independent chief happiness officer, who is working with HP, said: "Kjerulf says: "When companies are faced with issues such as low staff motivation, high absenteeism, increased staff turnover and a residual resistance to change, they can react by offering their staff monetary incentives such as bonuses or a pay rise."

He added that some studies show that this approach will not improve happiness over a sustained period so he is "delighted to be working with HP to help show UK businesses how they can implement small changes that can make a massive difference".

Also revealed in the report was the fact that employees would be happier if they had less paperwork and administration to do as part of their jobs.

Kjerulf's suggestions to improve the happiness of offices include starting meetings off on a positive note and praising people for what they have achieved instead of taking stock of what they have not.

HP operates in more than 170 countries throughout the world.

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