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When Happiness Is a Choice: The Rebirth of a Good Initiative

May 28, 2025

When Happiness Is a Choice: The Rebirth of a Good Initiative
At Simpatik Group, we’ve brought back something special — our Happiness Department. No, it’s not an official department with strict KPIs and dress codes. It’s a community. A team of proactive employees from different departments, united by a common goal: to bring light and positive emotions to our everyday work life.
The idea of the “Happiness Department” isn’t new — it was born long before the pandemic and the full-scale war. But for a long time, we felt that happiness was “not the time.” Still, something inside us whispered: maybe now, more than ever, people need warmth, unity, and reasons to smile.
So we decided to bring it back. And we argued about the name. Does "Happiness Department" still sound right during dark times? Turns out — yes. We voted, and the answer was unanimous: yes, happiness is exactly what we need now. A reminder of what we’re working for. A little light in the shadows.

“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” — Aristotle

Under the leadership of Ihor Bukur, our very own Director of Happiness (yes, it's official in spirit!), the team gathered again to breathe new life into this initiative. These are the people who collect ideas, support team spirit, and help make workdays better — without disrupting the real work.
The rules are simple:
If someone suggests an idea — they become the one to lead it.
Be it yoga in the office or a team trip to nature — the company supports it, but the energy comes from those who care.
We believe this is just the beginning. Something special is coming, and the Happiness Department is here to remind us all: happiness starts with us.
Stay tuned — the brightest days are ahead.