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Benefits of laughter What makes humor an important part of the workplace A twelve-step program fun-nomenon Humor tips and how to help create fun-actics with your team Funny resources Day to day fun- what YOU smiling at!
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Dr. David Abramis at Cal State Long Beach has studied fun at work for years. He's discovered that people who have fun on the job: are more creative, more productive, better decision-makers,
Smiling statistics
They get along better with co-workers, They also have fewer absentee, late, and sick days than people who aren't having fun. They are more open to change and exploring new ways to do things
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A survey by Hodge-Cronin & Associates found that of 737 CEOs surveyed, 98 percent preferred job candidates with a sense of humor to those without Another survey indicated that 84 percent of the executives thought that employees with a sense of humor do a better job than people with little or no sense of humor.
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A Robert Haff International survey stated only 15% of workers are fired because of lack of competence. The remaining 85% are let go because of their inability to get along with fellow employees. When asked about the qualities of an effective employee, senior administrators and human relations personnel check humor as one of the choice attributes of a desired employee.
Humor energizes us
A fun culture motivates and nurtures want to vs. got to Productivity is a performance art; the person that performs well succeeds. Fun is an important tool in the trainers belt. Infuse your training with acts of fun and you will engage your audience
Humor energizes us
Fun is an integral element of adult learning and helps to facilitate lasting effects Fun creates enthusiasm and excitement in learning something new; it stimulates the senses A fun culture means being prepared to break out of the box doing the unexpected willingness to look or be silly
Consider the frazzled secretary who posts the sign "I have only two speeds, and if this one isn't fast enough then I'm sure you're not going to like my other." OR "A Creative Mess is better than Tidy Idleness." The secretary's sign pokes fun at the situation, and the boss's note pokes some fun at himself.
It soothes the natural tensions that arise when people work together. Office jokes taking the seriousness of work lightly provide us with the opportunity to become more connected with others.
Dont wait for someone else to start the fun find your own Discover your funny bone; examine how you spend your time and what you can change to split your sides Create your own style, get zany, anything goes (almost)
12 steps to fun
2. Inspire fun in others
Be a role model for fun Recognize and support the effort of others in the creation of fun. Give gifts that stimulate fun and spontaneity
12 steps to fun
3. Create an environment that encourages fun The workspace can have a great impact on our attitude. Choose colors that enliven your spirit, Use music to brighten your mood, Have toys within reach to relieve stress Put up pictures of smiling faces and cuddly pets
12 steps to fun
4. Celebrate the befits of fun
Recognize fun when you see it, Be funs champion Be open to others ideas Use fun to spontaneously celebrate good work and good effort
12 steps to fun
5. Look for the humor in your situation
Find the silver cloud People want to be with someone fun and optimistic Always be ready to laugh, especially at yourself.
12 steps to fun
6. Eliminate boundaries and obstacles that inhibit fun
Fun is contagious, let it travel thru the organization giving it energy and life. Make it a goal to find and remove obstacles that stop the flow of fun.
12 steps to fun
7. Follow your intuition; be spontaneous
Dont wait for fun to find you make it occur whenever anyone needs a boost. Surprise is half the fun; use it to refresh your work and team.
12 steps to fun
8. Dont Postpone your fun (or mine)
Fun is not a reward for completing a task;
It is the lubricant for getting things done well and effectively with others; Make it a daily part of your routine!
12 steps to fun
9. Make fun inclusive
Fun is for sharing The moment you exclude another from the fun it stops being fun The more the merrier is the best attitude to adopt.
12 steps to fun
10.SMILE! And laugh a lot
Smiling and laughing cost nothing; they need no special skills and take little time to accomplish Smiles are contagious and what a wonderful thing to catch Greet everyone with a smile; tell a joke; laugh at yourself; youll find others eager to join in the fun.
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11. Become know as Fun Loving
This is the greatest compliment you can receive. Make it a personal mission to infuse fun into everything you do. Share your fun with others and let it light up your life
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12.Put fun into action
Birthday card for a 65 year old, purchase one for a 5 year old and pen in the 6. Smiling pancakes in the morning
Lighten up at work
Page a day calendars (Gilbert, Ziggy, Far Side) Fun and motivational signs, posters, cartoon clips or post its. Casual day, pig out day, theme day or use your imagination day. Celebrate Christmas in July; have a sundae social on a Monday afternoon.
Lighten up at work
Learning the Fun-damentals
Engage new employees with an orientation scavenger hunt Start a meeting with a ball-park wave Use a game format such as bingo or jeopardy in training sessions Start the training with a sing along a theme song or an oldie but goodie
Have a meeting mascot Pick a color and have everyone wear it that day
Funny resources
List of Resource books
301 ways to have fun at work Nuts! Lighten Up 1001 Ways to Reward Employees Managing to have fun Games Trainers Play Dogberts Top Secret Management Handbook