Humour at Work

Ever thought about who are the colleagues you like to chill the most with at your workplace ? Aren't these people who make things easy, have a funny bone, relieve stress by cracking a joke or two & have a positive outlook on life and work ? Working with them just feels like a breath of fresh air and there is always ample room for joy ! Stressful deadlines, annoying clients, never ending meetings, cramped schedules & the list goes on. The demands of corporate life today are challenging & intense, leaving less room for enjoyment & laughter- but here is the catch: it is about taking your work seriously, not yourself ! Having a chill environment at work, where there is ample room for laughter & joy, leads to overall employee wellness. On the level of the body, humour leads to better blood flow, lowered stress levels, burning calories & an overall positive attitude. It also leads to better productivity, more attendance, increased level of focus & more possibility for better imagination & creative thinking ! Relaxed employees are also happy, engaged & satisfied. So how can companies ensure that while the productivity levels are top notch, there is also room for Laughter At Work ? Here are a few tips: - 1. Start your day with a fun ice breaker: this could be a physical activity like playing a sport, the focus must be on increasing energy levels & play. Or doing a check-in where employees can talk of how they feel today, maybe share some jokes or funny anecdotes with the group. 2. Outsource Workshops and Programs: Wellness Associates runs many programs for corporate wellness & employee wellness, several of which focus on happiness & laughter, like Comedy Connect, Laughter Yoga, etc. Hire a professional on board and make things interesting & fun for your employees ! 3. Setup a Humour Library: How about having a designated space in the office where there are books full of jokes & funny literature ? Employees can take short breaks, relax & have a good time in this space. 4. Host informal events in the office like Laughter Days, Jokeathon, In-house Stand Ups & encourage employees to share their funny bone. Identify the funny & talented ones from the lot, & give them the space to share their talent with the group. This would lead to rapport formation & employees would connect better with each other. A happy workplace is the best workplace. Having an environment where play is given its due leads to better work ! Corporates must try & ensure that their employees are having a good time at work - they must encourage work, which feels valuable & meaningful. Taking care of your employees happiness & joy, should be important for corporations. So the next time you're wondering how to get over a boring lull ? Get your employees on their feet ? Recharge the group & pump more energy, excitement, enthusiasm ? Just reach out to us & we will help you find the best Wellness Program for your company.