1. FUN @ WORK THE NEW MANAGEMENT MANTRA

3. - A source of pleasure - Enjoyment, amusement - Playful, often noisy activity AT WORK -activities that produce pleasure to all involved FUN means…

4. Why FUN @ WORK ???  60 % of our waking hours are spent at work  We are productive when we start enjoying our jobs  Helps boost morale  Internal motivation  Reduces stress  Increases team building & creativity

5. Why FUN @ WORK ??? Fun fulfills the basic human need to be social Fun usually improves communication Fun breaks up boredom that comes from doing repetitive work Fun can dissolve conflict and tension Fun can foster a positive company culture Fun creates an opportunity for networking

6. Benefits of having FUN @ WORK

7. PHYSICAL Relieves tension: Fun & laughter boost the body’s production of endorphins, natural chemicals that combat fatigue and promote health and fitness

8. PSYCHOLOGICAL Employees who found fun or created fun @ work reported That they were less stressed. People who “felt good” after Seeing a humorous film solved problems more creatively

9. SOCIAL Less anxious, less depressed, more satisfied with their jobs…. … and with their families and lives in general

10. Rules for fun @ work Fun is not making fun of coworkers or management Fun is not telling unhealthy jokes Fun is not practical jokes or pranks Fun is not deceptive Fun is not gambling Fun is not sarcastic

11. Recipe for FUN Ingredients Discipline Civility Lighten up Laughter Ownership Commitment

12. What one should do to built in FUN @ WORK Plan for big show (cultural programmes/ Celebrations / get together / Audit / Meeting etc..) Tea time gathering / conversations Finding ways to ease the task Sharing and solving the problems by new ideas Cracking healthy pun Handling difficult situations with cheer Birthday celebrations Team outings / parties Mentor – Protégé meet Online jokes / puzzles Thoughts for the day board

13. JOB + VEs Good salary Social recognition Family well-being Skill Development -VEs Bias in workplace Lack of Support from HOD Lack of Recognition Check : Self-Efficacy

14. What we could do? Culture Improvement: Team building activities Team outings Birthday parties Team building games Bonding Family outing with colleagues Special Events Bridging generation gap Mentoring programmes Outing with mentors

15. Culture Improvement: Laughter Laughter clubs “Joke for the day” email Talent showcasing Talent competitions Dance clubs Hobby clubs

16. Culture Improvement: De – stressing activities TV room open in the lunch time Energy nap for 15 minutes after lunch Meditation camps Music at workstation Contests Quizzes

17. Vibrant Environment: Vibrant ambience Vibrant wall colors Saturdays : Dress down day Infrastructure for sports Hobby Fitness Gym Aerobics Joggers park Swimming pool

18. Vibrant Environment: Communication channels Bulletin boards Graffiti boards

19. Sports & Fitness: Games and Sports Friendly matches Social Development: Community Service Road rallies

20. Thank You !!! Have a rocking time @ work - SUNIL JAIN