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Have fun at work!,[object Object],ALA Annual Conference,[object Object],Washington D.C. ,[object Object],2010,[object Object],Denise Vallandingham,[object Object],Youth Services Librarian ,[object Object],Boone County Public Library KY,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace,[object Object],1. Give up the notion that professionalism means being serious all the time. Lighten-up and laugh!,[object Object],You’ve heard laughter is the best medicine , it just might be true in this case. ,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace,[object Object],Benefits of laughter:,[object Object],Physical Health Benefits:,[object Object],Boosts immunity ,[object Object],Lowers stress hormones ,[object Object],Decreases pain ,[object Object],Relaxes your muscles ,[object Object],Prevents heart disease,[object Object],helpguide.org,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace,[object Object],Benefits of laughter:,[object Object],Mental Health Benefits:,[object Object],Adds joy and zest to life ,[object Object],Eases anxiety and fear ,[object Object],Relieves stress ,[object Object],Improves mood ,[object Object],Enhances resilience ,[object Object],		helpguide.org,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace ,[object Object],Benefits of laughter:,[object Object],Social Benefits:,[object Object],Strengthens relationships ,[object Object],Attracts others to us ,[object Object],Enhances teamwork ,[object Object],Helps defuse conflict ,[object Object],Promotes group bonding ,[object Object],		helpguide.org,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace ,[object Object],2. Define what’s appropriate in your workplace and what is not.,[object Object],	This constitutes addressing potentially 	damaging/harmful humor.  This is likely 	already addressed in your company’s 	sexual harassment policy. ,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace ,[object Object],3. Organize or take part in a “fun” committee.,[object Object],Super Awesome Fun Committee (SAFC) at Boone County Public Library – support staff initiative ,[object Object],Publicist and Training & Design specialist organize special staff events throughout the year,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace ,[object Object],4. Add fun to meetings.,[object Object],Start with a humorous story or joke. ,[object Object],Introduce something like a Nerf football – whoever is speaking holds the ball and tosses to the next speaker, etc. this serves a double purpose – it’s fun and cuts down on cross-talking.,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace ,[object Object],5. Collect and share your favorite cartoons or jokes.,[object Object],Subscribe to Unshelved.com.  You get a comic strip emailed to you daily that is sure to bring a smile to your face.,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace ,[object Object],6. Let customers know you’re a fun company.,[object Object],This can mean having fun customer events, giving employees stickers/candy to hand out to children, humorous buttons or magnets for adults. ,[object Object],You can illustrate this with your attitude without spending a dime.,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace ,[object Object],7. Gather co-workers for a “joy of work” hour.,[object Object],Employees share positive, joyful work experiences and express ideas for ways to have fun at work.,[object Object],This would be a great way to start a meeting.,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace ,[object Object],8. Have a fun recognition program.,[object Object],Summer reading program for employees,[object Object],Once a month employees share a positive experience they witnessed involving another employee; managers can “publish” success stories via email or newsletter.,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace ,[object Object],9. Allow yourself to respond to humorous things when they happen.,[object Object],This sounds easy, but some people find it difficult to stop their analytical thinking and just enjoy a funny moment.,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace ,[object Object],10. Commit to being fun and it will change your approach to work.,[object Object],Start slowly with a few activities, communicate your desire to help create a more relaxed workplace.,[object Object],While changes don’t happen overnight, what you can control is your attitude and outlook. ,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace ,[object Object],11. Make the staff room an enjoyable place.,[object Object],Have a basket/area where employees can share treats. ,[object Object]
Ways you can create a fun workplace ,[object Object],*Remember, it doesn’t take a manager to create a fun and productive workplace, employees can achieve this on their own.,[object Object]

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