81% of employees at companies ranked as “great” describe their work environment as fun. And fun contributes to employee happiness.
So leaders who focus on fun stand a greater chance of creating a positive impact. Research suggests that fun at work is a good thing, impacting engagement, creativity and purpose. Fun at work can help increase employee retention and reduce turnover.
Gayle Lantz argues that work should be fun. She shares seven ideas to help leaders create more fun in their life and work.
Gayle also shares some personal examples from her own life–stressing the importance of staying light. Being present in the moment is key.
This episode covers:
- The value of fun at work
- Seven ways to have more fun in work and life
- Leadership questions to prompt more fun
- The idea that “fun” is relative (not the same for every person)
- What to do when you’re not having fun
