We say those words often (and unconsciously) for the first several weeks of each new calendar year. 2025 is no different.
Let’s break down that often-used phrase a bit to unpack how meaningful this simple greeting really is.
Happy. What a lovely wish for someone! Hope you’re happy!! It’s also prompts an important question: what will make you happy this year?
Is 2025 the year you strive for a promotion? Aim to land a people manager role? Leave a job for a more fulfilling professional path? Tackle a new project that maximizes all your skills and teaches you new capabilities?
At KDH, our happiness stems from helping our clients engage employees, plain and simple. We believe each employee deserves to be engaged and find her work fulfilling and her contributions valued. When we can assist leaders and organizations to do that, we are happy.
New. There’s something pretty spectacular about a fresh slate, and the beginning of a calendar year gives us that opportunity to start anew.
Ever optimists, we believe that constant improvement is attainable. Even on the heels of what might have been your most successful year, 2025 affords you the chance to strive even further, to reach new heights, to accomplish things you’ve never tackled before. What new thing is on your list this year? What a dizzying and exciting thought!
Year. A year is a sufficient block of time to accomplish a big, audacious goal. Things that are worth pursuing don’t typically happen overnight. Giving yourself time to work consistently on something meaningful to you will set you up for greater success. A span of 12 months can also bring ups and downs. This is a great reminder that achieving our goals rarely happens in a linear fashion. Enjoy the ups, be patient during the downs, and know that small incremental gains add up over a period of a time—like a year!
The next time you give or receive a “Happy New Year!” greeting, pause and reflect on the promise it holds!
And if engaged employees mean happiness for you, give us a call.