1. FUN @ WORK
THE NEW MANAGEMENT MANTRA

3. - A source of pleasure
- Enjoyment, amusement
- Playful, often noisy activity
AT WORK
-activities that produce
pleasure to all involved
FUN means…

4. 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

5. 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

6. Benefits of having
FUN @ WORK

7. PHYSICAL
Relieves tension:
Fun & laughter
boost the body’s
production of
endorphins,
natural chemicals
that combat
fatigue and
promote health
and fitness

8. PSYCHOLOGICAL
Employees who
found fun or
created fun @
work reported
That they were
less stressed.
People who “felt
good” after
Seeing a humorous
film solved problems
more creatively

9. SOCIAL
Less anxious,
less
depressed,
more satisfied
with their
jobs….
… and with
their
families and
lives in
general

10. 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

11. Recipe for FUN
Ingredients
Discipline
Civility
Lighten up
Laughter
Ownership
Commitment

12. 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

13. JOB
+ VEs
Good salary
Social recognition
Family well-being
Skill Development
-VEs
Bias in workplace
Lack of Support from
HOD
Lack of Recognition
Check : Self-Efficacy

14. 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

15. Culture Improvement:
Laughter
Laughter clubs
“Joke for the day” email
Talent showcasing
Talent competitions
Dance clubs
Hobby clubs

16. 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

17. Vibrant Environment:
Vibrant ambience
Vibrant wall colors
Saturdays : Dress down day
Infrastructure for sports
Hobby
Fitness
Gym
Aerobics
Joggers park
Swimming pool

18. Vibrant Environment:
Communication channels
Bulletin boards
Graffiti boards

19. Sports & Fitness:
Games and Sports
Friendly matches
Social Development:
Community Service
Road rallies

20. Thank You !!!
Have a rocking time
@ work
- J Sathish (CHUM)