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

satisfiedwith 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

JOB

+ VEs Good salary Social recognition Family well-beingSkill Development

-VEs Bias in workplace Lack of Support from HODLack of Recognition

Check : Self-Efficacy

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

- J Sathish (CHUM)