The first International Fun at Work Day was celebrated in 1996 by the Playfair company.
Playfair’s philosophy was that employees in a fun and relaxed environment are more productive and effective in their assignments when compared to employees who have a rigid workplace.
Other companies that implement practices to ensure their employees’ well-being also report seeing high productivity levels.
You probably cannot change your workplace culture overnight. But click here for some ideas that you could try out for a day.
Here are some posts for you on this International Fun at Work Day
Laughter: The Best Medicine?
Happier at Work Part 1: Helping Yourself
Happier at Work Part 2: Helping Your Coworkers
Serious Reasons for a Sense of Humor
Resources
Ideas for the Day
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