As tough as work is these days, it never hurts to inject a little fun and laughter into your workplace. It’s best when this starts at the top with leaders that aren’t afraid to add some levity and laugh at themselves. I’m not saying that everything’s a joke, but a good laugh every now and then releases the tensions that naturally build up when times are uncertain and good help is hard to find. But even if the big bosses don’t bring fun into the workplace, every manager and supervisor can do their part to lighten things up, knowing what to say and when. Pre-shift meetings are one of the best times to do this: it’s before work starts and can begin the day on a good note. Managers and employees often dislike these meetings, but I think that’s because either they’re too serious or only have one-way dialogue. Ask employees to tell what’s going on in their lives, or what’s on their minds, or to relate something funny that happened on a previous shift. And don’t be afraid to poke a little fun at yourself – that kind of self-awareness and confidence makes work more enjoyable than it usually is. Whatever else is going on, remember that nothing is worth more than laughter today.
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón (1907 – 1954): Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the culture and artifacts of Mexico
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