01/31/2025
HAPPY NATIONAL FUN AT WORK DAY!
National Have Fun at Work Day (celebrated on the last Friday of January) is a great opportunity to boost morale, foster team bonding, and make the workplace more enjoyable.
Did you know......?
1. Happiness = More Productive: A study by the University of Oxford found that people who were happier at work were up to 13% more productive. If that isn’t a reason to celebrate National Fun at Work Day, I don’t know what is!
2. How Long?!: The average person spends 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime, which is equivalent to over 11 years of your life.
3. Happy Employees Means Higher Profits: It isn’t only the employees who have a better life when they enjoy work, it also equals higher profits for the company. More productive employees with lower turnover rates can result in a more successful company.
Here are 5 fun ideas to celebrate:
1. Office Olympics 🏅
Set up mini-games like chair races, paper airplane contests, or a desk obstacle course. Give out small prizes to winners.
2. Themed Dress-Up Day 🎭
Pick a fun theme (e.g., Pajama Day, Superhero Day, '80s Retro) and encourage employees to dress up.
3. Trivia or Game Show 🎤
Host a trivia contest (work-related or general) or a game show like "Jeopardy!" or "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
4. Desk Decoration Contest 🎨
Encourage employees to decorate their desks in a creative or silly way, with a prize for the best one.
5. Surprise Snack Bar 🍩
Set up a snack station with treats like popcorn, candy, or ice cream to brighten everyone's day.
