THE BENEFIT OF PLAY IN THE WORKPLACE

 

Play brings a lot of benefits to the workplace. Not only does it add more fun to the workplace, but it also promotes creativity, innovation, and builds stronger relationships. When employees are enjoying the perks that their company provides for them, their productivity will increase and their company will also benefit from it. Some of the benefits the company receives include increase in profitability, reduced costs in health care and employer turn over, and increase of overall company morale. Some examples of play in the workplace includes college tuition reimbursement, health insurance for part-timers, on-site fitness center for the staff, on-site day care for children, flexible work-schedule and much more. When a company provides benefits or incentives like these, it sends a message to their employees that they are valued. Below is a list of how play makes employees feel in the workplace:

 

• Lightens people’s spirits

• Higher job satisfaction

• Increases employee morale and pride

• Improves decision making

• More energized and motivated

• Increases productivity, communication and greater influence

• Increases level of enthusiasm

• Connects employees with other people

• Improves retention rate

• Allows people to grow