The World Happiness Report 2017, which ranks 156 countries by their happiness levels, was released on 20 March 2017 by the United Nations. The report continues to be a major influence in governments and organisations’ policy-making decisions.

Average happiness score around the world 5.5-6 out of 10!
Most happy / higher well-being:
– Employed > unemployed
– White-collar job (professional, managerial, or administrative work) > blue-collar job (manual labor)
– Work life balance
– Having an interesting job
– Having control, autonomy in job
– Sense of social capital (support)