According to a Finnish executive, the primary factor that contributes to employee satisfaction at work is not the number of hours worked but rather the achievement of results.

At one Finnish company, flexibility is the key to worker happiness, making Finland the happiest country in the world.

Framery, a manufacturing company that produces soundproof pods for office spaces, conducts an annual survey among its approximately 400 employees to determine the most significant factors that contribute to their happiness and engagement at work.

Anni Hallila, Framery's head of people and culture, always ranks work-life balance as either the top or second priority.

She states that company leaders actively support flexible work schedules and break times for their employees.

"Hallila believes that it's perfectly acceptable to blend your personal and professional life when it comes to organizing your workday and workweek. For instance, if you need to drop off your children at day care in the morning, you can adjust your work schedule accordingly by starting your day earlier or coming back later if you need to be home for them during the day."

The Framery office doesn't have fixed hours, but people usually arrive between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and leave in the late afternoon. "It's typical to leave work at 4 p.m.," she says.

According to the law, Finland's standard workweek is 37.5 hours, but Framery leaders believe that employees can collaborate with their managers to determine how that time is allocated daily.

If someone's schedule is affecting their team's work, Hallila suggests discussing adjustments with their manager.

Hallila says that it's okay to work six hours today and eight hours tomorrow as long as the work gets done. She emphasizes that the company trusts employees to manage their work hours and achieve the desired results.

Leaders also promote regular breaks during the day. For instance, Hallila advises staff members to take an hour-long break once a week for physical activity, such as going for a walk or utilizing the company's onsite fitness center.

"Taking a walk during work hours doesn't mean someone is slacking off or being lazy, according to Hallila. Instead, it's a smart way to balance mental health and maintain focus."

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