Fun at Work Day ideas for 2024 There are no set rules for Fun at Work Day, but the fun should be some kind of group activity that suits your workplace, whether remote, hybrid or in-person. Bruce ...

Fun isn’t the enemy of productivity, it’s a portal to something deeper—authenticity, connection, and creativity.

Privately There are opportunities to have fun with your teammates that don’t need to be promoted. The relationships we have at work should be fun and uplifting.

Play is an essential component of a fulfilling and meaningful life for people of all ages. Play contributes to overall ...

Organizational programs to support “fun” activities–such as productivity contests, social events, team-building activities, and public celebrations of work achievements–seem to ...

One day, after work, my team decided to play Codenames virtually, a team-based word game. Perhaps naively, I mentally bucketed this activity into the category of general socializing.

The next time you’re designing a “fun” activity for your employees, consider infusing an element of surprise. No when2meet polls, no RSVPs — just a dopamine-releasing element of surprise.

The secret isn’t in forcing fun at work; it’s about empowering employees to play, laugh, and work in ways that feel authentic to them. Joy needs to be seen as a strategic priority.

Save this blog, and when you are struggling to find ways to have fun, the “practical” section of this blog may jump-start your efforts. I believe the list of intentional fun at work is long.