WORK OR PLAY
Actuate: My Blog on Work or Play
About thisBlog
When i think about play, few common things comes into my mind are fun, imaginative, enchanting, and creative. And if I were thinking when play is incorporated into the workplace, it could also be described as: productive, healthy, and innovative. It could revitalize the work environment, decrease stress, and promote fresh creativity and job satisfaction.
Benefits of incorporating play into work:
- Play can increase productivity, innovation, and creativity.
- Play can increase job satisfaction, well-being, and strengthen social bonds.
- Play can decrease absenteeism, stress, and health care costs
Actuate your Workplace
Play in the workplace can manifest in various forms. Businesses that support play may allow a recess-like period where employees can explore creative outlets and pursue independent activities. These workplaces may also offer playful amenities like rock climbing walls, game rooms, or scooters for transportation.
Paradigm Shift
With a paradigm shift in workplace views on play, we can change the way a meaningful and successful work experience is defined. The emphasis should not only be on monetary gain and economic success, but on leading balanced lives. Employees who are happier and healthier have been shown to perform better on the job… and play can be a catalyst for these advantages!
Conclusion
Play is productive… especially in the workplace! There is no reason you should ever outgrow the need for play.
WORK or PLAY 