Employee happiness, what every employer wants and (hopefully) gets.

Good companies strive to achieve a culture of happiness in the office. Every culture does it different – from holiday parties to unlimited vacation to catered lunches. Removing all the fun perks, what are the core values of keeping employees happy?

Here are 10 ways to keep employees happy. Simple, but effective.

1. Offer flexible work schedules

2. Keep communication open between all levels

3. Have an ‘open-door’ policy between managers and employees

4. Acknowledge good work

5. Celebrate success

6. Give employees autonomy

7. Don’t overwork

8. Don’t underutilize

9. Say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’

10. Give feedback

What would you add to the list?