Ever wondered why people get so uptight about small things? The next time you see a colleague with a furrowed brow, tell him he is cutting off the blood flow to his brain. The business world has come to realize the benefit of bringing a little levity into the workplace. The funny thing is that creating a fun place to work is actually very good for the bottom line of your business. A great read on this subject is The Levity Effect which gives some great examples of how appropriate humor can help your business in many ways including: reducing turnover, increased productivity and more green stuff all around. According to the authors a 13% improvement in the fun factor at work translates into a 40% improvement in profitability according to ratings done on several companies. Another classic work dealing with creating a culture of creativity and lightheartedness is Fish Tales by Charthouse learning. This makes a great read for those seeking to create a great culture within your organization.
The therapeutic benefits of laughter have been well documented for many years including: reducing stress, increasing endorphins in the brain and quickly improving mood. Now scientists and business leaders are seeing the financial benefits of creating a fun work environment.The best solution for your current business crisis may be a gut busting laugh fest with your favorite sit com before tackling a difficult project because this will increase the creativity of your team and reduce the tension employees feel before a big meeting. So the next time your boss catches you laughing hysterically, tell him you are just increasing productivity.
Make someone laugh today!
