Today is Labor Day, the long weekend and holiday that traditionally marks the end of Summer: schools and businesses are closed, and people usually have picnics and family outings. This year’s celebrations may be muted due to Covid-19, but if college campuses and public beaches are any indication, people are looking to play, have fun and enjoy their freedom. Can’t blame them since the pandemic-related restrictions have limited these kinds of activities. But what if you tried to bring some of this fun into the workplace? While it can be complicated, managers who have people working from home or in re-configured workspaces can find ways to make work fun. It starts with your attitude: lighten up, be empathetic and supportive, and ask your employees to suggest ways to have fun in and around work – break up the work day like they do with kids in school, encourage employees to get up, walk around, and socialize safely; have actual or virtual potluck events; and start book or recipe or other kinds of clubs that employees can participate in safely. Get your employees engaged in finding ways to lighten up your workplace today.
Rasheed Ogunlaru (born 1970): British life, business and corporate coach
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