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6 Ways Employees Can Create A Fun Work Environment

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6 Ways Employees Can Create A Fun Work Environment

Faith Wambui by Faith Wambui
24 December 2018
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Creating a fun work environment might be the thing your workplace is missing. Work life can be draining and since we spend at least 8 hours in the office, it’s necessary to unwind every once in a while. Though many companies are embracing this concept, there are some that are yet to catch on. Here are various ways employees can create a fun work environment.

  1. Make It Feel Homey

For a healthy work/life balance, employees need to separate their work life from their home life. However, it’s important to feel comfortable at work. You can do so by adding warm décor to your workstation. This will make your office space feel like a home away from home enhancing your mood. Remember to keep the décor professional.

  1. Create A Bucket List Board

A simple way to create a fun work environment and motivate yourselves at the same time is by having a bucket list board. Write down “Bucket list” in bold on a whiteboard and have other employees list down their daily goals. This works as a good reminder of the day’s agenda as well as encouraging office participation. It may also help coordinate the office to move in a more synchronized manner.

  1. Make Friends With Your Co-workers

Co-workers are a life saver. Whether they’re covering for you when you’re late for work or helping you figure out how to work the new coffee machine. It’s safe to say that making friends with your co-workers always works out for the best. Take some time to chat with them and catch up on their lives – maybe have a laugh. This is also a great way to de-stress when the pressures have caught on.

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  1. Institute A Tradition

It could be inside or outside of work but it should involve the other employees. ask your colleagues to participate in something like trivia night every first Wednesday of the month and make it a tradition. This creates a sense of community within the workplace and adds more fun. Pick something that most employees will be interested in. it could even be for a good cause such as an elderly home visit once a quarter.

  1. Celebrate Small Wins

When one of your colleagues has a successful pitch, let them know that they’ve done well. I remember one place I interned at, one of my workmates congratulated me for learning how to work the phone. It seems petty but, believe me, it’s not. That kind of positive talk among employees creates a more hardworking environment as it makes people feel that they’re making progress.

  1. Form An Office Team

Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of creating a fun work environment. Yet, many workplaces fail to encourage such activities. If you’re feeling bored, try forming a sports team to break the monotony of work. You can team up with other interested workmates and create tournaments. It’s a great way to bond with our peers and it will give you something in common with them.

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