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FUN @ WORK
THE NEW MANAGEMENT MANTRA
- A source of pleasure- Enjoyment, amusement- Playful, often noisy activity
AT WORK
-activities that producepleasure to all involved
FUN means…
Why FUN @ WORK ???
60 % of our waking hours are spent at work
We are productive when we start enjoying our jobs Helps boost morale
Internal motivation
Reduces stress
Increases team building & creativity
Why FUN @ WORK ???
Fun fulfills the basic human need to be social
Fun usually improves communication
Fun breaks up boredom that comes from doing repetitive work
Fun can dissolve conflict and tension
Fun can foster a positive company culture
Fun creates an opportunity for networking
Benefits of having
FUN @ WORK
PHYSICAL
Relieves tension:
Fun & laughter boost the body’s production of endorphins, natural chemicals that combat fatigue and promote health and fitness
PSYCHOLOGICAL
Employees who found fun or created fun @ work reportedThat they were less stressed.
People who “felt good” after Seeing a humorousfilm solved problemsmore creatively
SOCIAL
Less anxious,
less depressed,
more satisfied
with their jobs….
… and with their
families and lives in general
Rules for fun @ work
Fun is not making fun of coworkers or management
Fun is not telling unhealthy jokes
Fun is not practical jokes or pranks
Fun is not deceptive
Fun is not gambling
Fun is not sarcastic
Recipe for FUN
Ingredients
Discipline
Civility
Lighten up
Laughter
Ownership
Commitment
What one should do to built in FUN @ WORK
Plan for big show (cultural programmes/ Celebrations / get together / Audit / Meeting etc..)
Tea time gathering / conversations Finding ways to ease the task Sharing and solving the problems by new ideas Cracking healthy pun Handling difficult situations with cheer Birthday celebrations Team outings / parties Mentor – Protégé meet Online jokes / puzzles Thoughts for the day board
What we could do?
Culture Improvement:
Team building activities Team outings Birthday parties Team building games
Bonding Family outing with colleagues Special Events
Bridging generation gap Mentoring programmes Outing with mentors
Culture Improvement:
Laughter Laughter clubs “Joke for the day” email
Talent showcasing Talent competitions Dance clubs Hobby clubs
Culture Improvement:
De – stressing activities TV room open in the lunch time Energy nap for 15 minutes after lunch Meditation camps Music at workstation
Contests
Quizzes
Vibrant Environment:
Vibrant ambience Vibrant wall colors Saturdays : Dress down day
Infrastructure for sports Hobby Fitness
Gym Aerobics Joggers park Swimming pool
Vibrant Environment:
Communication channels Bulletin boards Graffiti boards
Sports & Fitness:
Games and Sports Friendly matches
Social Development:
Community Service Road rallies
Thank You !!!
Have a rocking time @ work