Using Humor to Maximize Employee Contributions 

Presented by: Jim Jelinske, HRS

“We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we’re happy because we laugh. William James

• 83% of Americans are stressed out at work.

• 55% are unsatisfied with their jobs

• 47% of Americans struggle to stay happy

Just the facts:

Your first 50 minutes90% of your behavior is determined by habit. The

other 10%, no clue!

Mark Towers

What’s your personal daily  “fun” mission 

statement?

days to enhance a humor 

skill

Three Golden Rules for HumorPlay

Blend

Simplify

“The last of the human freedoms is the ability to 

choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.”

Victor FranklHolocaust Survivor

Little “ ” Things

matter 

”We can do no great things, only small things with great love.”

Mother Theresa.

What is the most powerful facial expression used in our society?

(Hint)  

People who use humor at work are:

More productive Psychology Today

Paid More Harvard Business School

Happier Journal of Aging Research

Less Stressed American Physiological Society

Why don’t people use humor?

1. They don’t think the boss would approve?

2. “I don’t know how.”

3. “I don’t have time.”

CultureDysfunctionalConflicted

Safe

Attitude to Motivate and Inspire

The one factor that makes or breaks the foundation of a fun culture.

________________________________________Trust

Biggest destroyer of happiness on the job

Stress

Stress

•Good Stress

• Bad stress

Burnout

Best resource to get over burnout

___________Laughter and Fun

Take a moment to review your Humor History. List your funniest moments and experiences for each the categories listed below.

The Funniest Movie You Ever Saw:The Funniest Sitcom You Ever Watched:The Funniest Book You Ever Read:The Funniest Comedian You Ever Heard:The Funniest Person You Ever Met:

Sense of Humor

•Motivates and Inspires•Improves Moral•Sparks Creativity•Improves Productivity

And builds….Trust

Maintain your foundation of strength

Develop a “Attitude of Gratitude”Treat everyone with dignity and respectUse “super hero” wordsForgive and ApologizeLet go of yesterday

The only “5” that matter!

Faith, Family, Friends, HealthProductivity

“Smoothies” for your high stress

Look forward to something Make small changes in your routineThrow out a complimentDo one fun thing every day

GOMO (get over it, move on)

Cartoons

Thank you for letting me be part of your day!

If you loved the program tell everyone.

If you didn't, please keep it to yourself!

Be Happy!