Author name: the fun dept

Live vs Virtual Team Building

Live vs Virtual Team Building Prior to the pandemic the answer would have been a no-brainer. I would have recommended live, hands down. The new reality is that we live in a hybrid work world which makes it more difficult to connect and engage our teams to one another and your company culture. I know […]

The “Laws of Fun” at Work

The “Laws of Fun” at Work While it seems contradictory, the Laws of Fun are based on years of practice and experience rather than theory. Upon analyzing thousands of fun programs at work we noticed a definite pattern from which we developed the Laws of Fun in 2013. Following these simple principals will set you […]

Fun at Work Starts at the Top

Fun at Work Starts at the Top 81% of employees of the most successful and high-performing workplaces report that they work in a fun environment, according to Forbes. Why is it, then that so many CEO and leaders discount the value of fun at work? Many leaders still believe that fun inhibits or distracts from […]

Helping Others – the fun dept.

Help Others! Helping others is always a rewarding experience, and it can be especially fun when you find ways to make the experience both engaging and meaningful for those around you. One great way to do this is by creating opportunities for others to engage in activities that they find enjoyable and engaging. Whether it’s […]

Do What Makes You Happy

Do What Makes You Happy We all have that one friend who is always saying, “Do what makes you happy!” And while it may sound like something out of a motivational poster, there’s actually a lot of truth to it. Happiness is a choice, and life is too short to spend time doing things that […]

How to Keep Workplace Teams Connected and Engaged

How to Keep Workplace Teams Connected and Engaged in a Hybrid Work World Perhaps one of the biggest challenges facing companies today is how to keep your teams connected and engaged with each other and the company culture. Since the pandemic, some employees have been working for companies for two years and are just now […]

Conclusion: Consistent Leadership Values

Bringing Values to Life Series Volume 1 RecapBringing Values To Life It’s been a pleasure sharing our bringing values to life series. I am hopeful that you not only learned the value and ROI of utilizing fun to live your values but also how easy it can be. So where do we go from here?   Commitment, Persistence, and Practice Your Corporate […]

Persistence In The Office

Persistence in the WorkplacePersistence At Work Hello and greetings from the Godfather of Fun at the fun dept. Thank you for joining me as we highlight the top corporate values as part of our BRINGING VALUES TO LIFE series.   TODAY’S FEATURED VALUE: Persistence One of the best predictors of success across all areas of life is the […]

Respect In The Workplace

Respect as a Corporate ValueRespect Within Your Company Hello and greetings from the Godfather of Fun at the fun dept. Thank you for joining me as we highlight the top corporate values as part of our BRINGING VALUES TO LIFE series.   TODAY’s VALUE: Respect Employees who say they feel respected are more satisfied with their jobs and more […]

Community Service: Serving Others

Serving Others in the WorkplaceCommunity Service Is A Corporate Resposibility Hello and greetings from the Godfather of Fun at the fun dept. Thank you for joining me as we highlight the top corporate values as part of our BRINGING VALUES TO LIFE series.   TODAYS VALUE: Serve Others (Community Outreach) Making an effort to serve the community also creates […]

Innovation

Innovation in the WorkplaceImprove Your Workplace With Innovation Hello and greetings from the Godfather of Fun at the fun dept. Thank you for joining me as we highlight the top corporate VALUES as part of our BRINGING VALUES TO LIFE series.   Fun and happiness at work enhance innovation by 300% according to the Harvard Business Review. There […]

Honesty: Doing The Right Thing

Honesty as a Corporate ValueDoing The Right Thing Hello and greetings from the Godfather of Fun at the fun dept. Thank you for joining me as we highlight the top corporate values as part of our BRINGING VALUES TO LIFE series. Honesty and Transparency. These values are also closely aligned with integrity and trust that appear on many corporate […]

Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion and Diversity In The Office Hello and greetings from the Godfather of Fun at the fun dept. Thank you for joining us as we highlight the top corporate VALUE each day for the next 20 days as part of our BRINGING VALUES TO LIFE series. Gartner found that inclusive teams improve team performance by […]

The Laws of Fun

What Are The Laws Of Fun? Greetings from the godfather of fun here at the fun dept. and welcome back to our bringing values to life series! Today we want to share The Laws of Fun with you to set you up for success in creating fun activities to bring your values to life. We […]

Curiosity At The Workplace

Curiosity Can Help Bring Success In The Office Thank you for joining me as we highlight the top corporate VALUES as part of our BRINGING VALUES TO LIFE series. Today we are focused on CURIOSITY! Two facts to get us started! Enhancing our mood makes information pleasurable and the brain flexible. Engaging our senses improves […]

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