Creating a work environment that keeps you happy

Reports of work-related stress among healthcare workers in all disciplines have increased sharply in recent years, and radiology is no exception. Rising demand, relentless pressures and reduced time for meaningful human contact are all contributing. Against this backdrop, it is more important than ever that we recognise the characteristics of a happy radiology department and then consider strategies which we can deploy as individuals to keep us happy and healthy at work. CRITICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT: The article discusses the importance of a healthy radiology department culture and describes the strategies which an individual radiologist can employ to maximise their own wellbeing in the face of relentless, increasing workload pressure. KEY POINTS: The frequency of burnout is increasing among radiologists. A happy work environment is essential for providing optimal patient care. There are strategies which an individual radiologist can employ to maintain their own well-being in the face of relentless increasing pressure.