My granddaughters started back in school this week – their classes are all virtual. Two days into this new routine and their parents are already organizing neighborhood activities to take the place of recess, PE classes, and other activities that let the kids ‘run off’ their energy and balance their learning time. Those extracurricular activities have always been important and many things in the world of work seek to emulate them – like breaks and sabbaticals. Leaders today have to get creative in finding ways to get employees engaged in challenging and fulfilling and balancing things. The whole “all work and no play” thing needs to be managed from afar like everything else, and because people can’t get together physically doesn’t mean activities can’t be safely planned. Virtual games, book clubs, pizza parties and other activities are becoming more common among workers, blurring lines between work and personal time. Talk to your employees about their need to find balance and explore ways to get more involved without being too intrusive. Maybe only one out of a dozen ideas will find a foothold in this concept, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying. Everybody needs a little something fun to do today.
Mohamed Salah (born 1992): Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Liverpool and the Egypt national team.
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