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title: "Culture"
description: "2 posts about Culture, summarised, each linking to the original."
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# Culture
> 2 posts about Culture, summarised, each linking to the original.

## Articles

### [Why happiness at work really matters - The Intercom Blog](https://yomu.fyi/post/why-happiness-at-work-really-matters-the-intercom-blog.md)
- Company: [Intercom](https://yomu.fyi/company/intercom.md)
- Published: Oct 13, 2026
- Type: Explainer

Research from the University of Warwick found that happy workers are about 12% more productive, and Shawn Achor quantified benefits including 37% higher sales and 31% higher productivity. However, the post argues that common perks like free food and high salaries are overrated because humans quickly adapt, citing a study where lottery winners were no happier than accident survivors. Instead, factors such as meaningful work, recognition, and strong relationships are more critical, supported by Gallup research on engagement. Alexander Kjerulf, a management consultant, recommends five practices including random acts of kindness, hiring for attitude as Pret A Manger does, and celebrating mistakes like Ben & Jerry’s flavor graveyard. The post concludes that making staff happy is about offering meaningful work, not expensive benefits, and that any company can afford that.


### [Building A Culture Of Growth: MongoDB's Massive Opportunity In APAC](https://yomu.fyi/post/building-a-culture-of-growth-mongodb-s-massive-opportunity-in-apac.md)
- Company: [MongoDB](https://yomu.fyi/company/mongodb.md)
- Published: Oct 12, 2026
- Type: Explainer

MongoDB’s go-to-market organization in APAC has nearly tripled in size over the past three years, driven by the region’s massive database opportunity. IDC forecasts the global database market will grow to $137 billion by 2027, and MongoDB has reached $1 billion in annual recurring revenue, with APAC containing five of the world’s top 13 economies by GDP. To serve diverse markets like India, Australia, and Singapore, MongoDB deploys regionalized business leaders who tailor go-to-market strategies while collaborating on shared best practices at the leadership level. The company’s culture, shaped by six core values including “Embrace the Power of Differences,” emphasizes psychological safety and accountability, encouraging teams to learn from setbacks. MongoDB’s APAC teams prioritize three goals: ensuring customer success, building technical champions, and driving new workloads, as exemplified by Cathay Pacific’s Flight Folder application powered by MongoDB.