Comments on: Have Fun at Work and Increase the Bottom Line

By: Twitted by Funchilde

Twitted by Funchilde — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:45:19 +0000

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By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:46:20 +0000

Hi Tess: I’m now reading about how instead of managing time we should manage energy. One way to keep the energy up at work, thus allowing employees to get more done in less time, is by allowing them to have fun.

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:43:05 +0000

My daughter works for Southwest and we fly free as one of her perks. I can see why SW is the no. 1 airline and the video is so cool and such a testimonial for what they're all about. Thanks for spreading the word! If only other companies would see they only have to follow in their footsteps! .-= Tess The Bold Life´s last blog ..If I were King or Queen…I’d Change Our World =-.

By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:49:55 +0000

Hi Jake: Yes, you do have to take the culture of the company that you work in into account when deciding which things would work there. Sometimes employees take the initiative in bringing “fun” into the workplace, although it has to be done carefully. Maybe you could start by suggesting that the office go out together one day after work and go to a nice restaurant to catch up on each others lives.

By: Jake

Jake — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:41:09 +0000

I like the idea of traveling around work on a scooter – perhaps I should try and land a job at Lego!? In all seriousness, those of my friends who enjoy work the most do have a ‘fun’ environment in which to work so I’m sure it makes a big difference. I did some work with a company that used some of the ideas you mention – the software team had a wash-up meeting every Friday that included beer and pizza for example which was a great way to end the week on a high. I’m not so sure about things like the Wall of Fame, though I think once people got used to it that could work well also. Sadly my current employers are a little stuck in their ways and are unlikely to take on-board such ideas.