Inner Smile Clever Strategy on employee happiness

© Jan Kok

This is how we build job satisfaction and results at Clever

The world of work is changing. People want more than just a good job. They are looking for work that energizes them, allows room for growth, and contributes to who they are.

At Clever , we Clever that real growth starts with people. That's why we've chosen to work according to the Inner Smile philosophy: a working style that provides insight into how you're really doing, both at work and outside of it.

What is Inner Smile?

Inner Smile developed in collaboration with the Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organization (EHERO). The approach is based on the Happiness Wheel: a scientifically based model that provides insight into how people feel in different areas of their lives.

Think of themes such as job satisfaction, health, personal development, relationships, and meaning. For two weeks, you answer short questions every day. No long questionnaires, just compact check-ins that together form a clear personal profile. You discover what gives you energy, what drains your energy, and where you see opportunities to feel better. It is not a test or an assessment. It is a mirror that helps you stay focused on what really matters.

How we work with it at Clever

Everyone in the team decides for themselves whether they want to participate. Participation is entirely voluntary and the results are personal. However, the insights gained do have an impact, including at the team level.

We have conversations based on topics that really matter. Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, we talk in advance about balance, focus, and job satisfaction.
Managers use the insights to provide better guidance. Teams are given tools to work together more effectively. And as an organization, we learn to listen better to what is going on and what people need to thrive.

What it brings

For our team, it means more peace of mind, clarity, and space. More openness and trust, because it is normal to talk about how things are really going.
For our customers, it means working with a team that is conscious and committed. A team that radiates energy, shows ownership, and dares to make choices that are good for the long term.

Because strong customer relationships start with people who are balanced.
With people who know themselves, and thus make room for others.

Want to know more? Feel free to contact us!