No Fun in the Workplace?

The enemy of working hard is stress. Stress is the sense of having little or no control. Unmet demands and expectations ultimately lead to a feeling of little or no control. Although you can’t control the situation, aka “stress,” you can manage your reaction.

Numerous studies show that the major source of stress is job stress is (66%), and it has escalated progressively over the past few decades. Job stress is associated with health-related illnesses and diseases that affect engagement, productivity, and retention. 

According to a new infographic created by Eastern Kentucky University's online Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety program, "job stress costs employers more than $300 billion in related costs a year."

Companies can combat everyday stress for employees by using fun, laughter, and movement to change the work environment. This simple combination will produce instant and efficient short and long-term results. 

In the business world, we are taught that business is not fun, and being a professional is serious. It’s true that work is important, but it doesn’t have to be dead serious. The idea of fun and business can be hard to grasp, but do you remember the last time you learned something new or improved your skills at work?

Fun positively affects self-motivation and determines what we learn and retain. Learning, growth, and development requires repetition and dedication. If the work environment is fun, employees will be engaged and curious. Fun sparks innovation, creativity, engagement, efficiency, productivity, and loyalty.  

If you need to make an impact, deliver news, switch gears, or gain vast cooperation, the Journal of Vocational Behaviour, found that employees are more likely to try new things if their work environment is fun.

Gallup said nearly 70 percent of employees are actively disengaged, and according to The Engagement Institute, disengaged employees cost organizations between $450 and $550 billion annually.

Fun is the key that unlocks your employee’s full potential. Use fun to counter stress, engage employees, improve physical health, and promote lasting habits that will create a harmonious work environment. 

Companies can drastically increase revenue by adding fun to the workplace. There are plenty of companies that are already thriving using this method like Disney, Amazon, Google, Apple, LinkedIn, and Hubspot. Increase your company’s bottom line revenue like the giants and have fun doing it. 

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