Because laughing at work makes serious business sense.
We believe fun is good for business. And how the heck is that, you ask? It’s really quite simple. Fun defeats burnout and boredom, boosting creativity and productivity. It rewards employees for their dedication and hard work. Fun creates energy, enthusiasm and excitement. Which can do wonders for attracting and retaining the best staff. And transform your bottom line.
Fun turns negativity into productivity.
But don’t just take our word for it. The scholarly types out there think so too. According to Humor and Fun in the Workplace by Mary Rau-Foster and a Mayo Clinic fact sheet on laughter and stress relief, solid reasons for having fun at work include:
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- Sharing fun can increase staff creativity and willingness to help customers. Positive customer experiences are associated with employees’ sense of ownership and enjoyment of their work.
- Fun breaks up boredom and fatigue — the enemies of productivity.
- Workplace fun meets social needs that can intensify during difficult times.
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- Fun fulfills a need for mastery and control, helping to avoid fatalism and detachment.
- Having fun together counteracts conflict and tension.
- Fun improves communication within the workgroup. It’s harder to remain aloof from someone when you’ve seen each other having fun.
- Psychological well-being has been linked with cardiovascular health. Laughing increases oxygen intake, boosts circulation, increases the pain threshold and boosts immunity.
What you’re already doing that we can bring the fun to:
- Block Party
- Client Appreciation
- Client Entertainment
- Coffee Breaks
- Conferences
- Employee Appreciation
- Employee Recognition
- Fundraising Efforts
- Going Green
- Happy Hour
- Holiday Parties
- In-Service Days
- Orientations
- Picnics
- Presentations
- Product/Brand Launch
- Sales Training
- Staff Meeting
- Team Meeting
- Training and Development
- Wellness Initiative
