Having fun at work creates connections, enhances productivity and stimulates creativity. Yes, you want to maintain professionalism with clients, customers and vendors. By injecting some levity into your workday, however, you just might shake off a sluggish or rigid mindset and bring a fresh perspective to your responsibilities.
While you may not have the power to implement these strategies, if you’re an administrator, you’re skilled at influencing and persuading, so consider presenting a few of these ideas to the person who can greenlight them and let the games begin.
In one office, whoever finds an error in a deliverable before it’s sent out gets to display a colorful stuffed fish, a trophy signifying the “catch of the day.” It always brings a smile to the recipient’s face, as does the gift card that comes with it.
Most of us are familiar with dogs used as therapy in hospitals or convalescent homes. Now there’s a trend to “rent” dogs to visit workplaces for a half-hour fix of puppy love.
