{"id":17369,"date":"2019-03-12T17:52:03","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T15:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/?p=17369"},"modified":"2022-01-28T12:39:57","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T10:39:57","slug":"fun-productivity-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/fun-productivity-workplace","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Fun Workplace Activities Promote Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">When we think about having fun, work isn\u2019t the first thing that comes to mind. Looking at the pile of documents lying on your desk and the deadline you have to meet, fun at the workplace seems almost impossible. But what you don\u2019t know is that you can work, add a bit of fun and still remain productive in the workplace. Do you know that as per the research that Jobberman Ghana conducted on <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/White-Paper-Millennials-and-the-Digital-Marketplace.pdf?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=millennial-productivity-white-paper-02-2019&amp;utm_content=cmp-millennial-productivity-white-paper-2019-02-12\">Keeping Millennials Productive in the workplace<\/a>, a lot of people are more productive in a fun work environment?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Let\u2019s take a look at what to achieve a fun and productive workplace;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ff55d7f1c61\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ff55d7f1c61\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/fun-productivity-workplace\/#1_Encourage_friendships\" >1. Encourage friendships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/fun-productivity-workplace\/#2_Go_Out_Together\" >2. Go Out Together<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/fun-productivity-workplace\/#3_Fresh_Look_Equals_Fresh_Energy\" >3. Fresh Look Equals Fresh Energy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/fun-productivity-workplace\/#4_Promote_Peer-to-Peer_Feedback\" >4. Promote Peer-to-Peer Feedback<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/fun-productivity-workplace\/#5_Bring_the_Fun_to_the_Workplace\" >5. Bring the Fun to the Workplace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Encourage_friendships\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">1. Encourage friendships<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Encourgage_friendship_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Encourgage_friendship_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Encourgage_friendship_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Encourgage_friendship_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Encourgage_friendship_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Encourgage_friendship_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Encourgage_friendship_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Socialising with coworkers can go further than after-work drinks on a Friday and the odd team-building day. For most men at the office, you can choose to unwind with video games and a few drinks. For the ladies a girls night out is a very good way to unwind after a hard day&#8217;s work. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Where as some contest the idea of forming friendships at the workplace, you can actually form meaningful relationships with colleagues whom you may share similar views and ideologies with. You will be surprised to know that the closest of friends you may find in your lifetime can be your workmate whom you share most of your days with in the workplace. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/workplace-friendships\/\">Workplace friendships<\/a> can also help you develop a culture of \u2018compassionate love\u2019 which research has found can lead to higher levels of satisfaction and teamwork, as well as a reduction in sick days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Go_Out_Together\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">2. Go Out Together <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Go_out_together_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Go_out_together_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Go_out_together_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Go_out_together_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Go_out_together_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Go_out_together_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Go_out_together_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Set a date to have fun with your whole team by going for regular days and\/or nights out. Going out together as a team is a great way to have fun and form relationships outside of work that could inspire collaboration back in the office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Days out can make great team-building exercises, even if you don\u2019t fancy the traditional \u2018build a raft from drinking straws\u2019 style team building days. Remember, socializing with your colleagues is key to forming a collaborative culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fresh_Look_Equals_Fresh_Energy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">3. Fresh Look Equals Fresh Energy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Look_fresh_equals_to_fresh_energyFun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Look_fresh_equals_to_fresh_energyFun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Look_fresh_equals_to_fresh_energyFun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Look_fresh_equals_to_fresh_energyFun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Look_fresh_equals_to_fresh_energyFun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Look_fresh_equals_to_fresh_energyFun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Look_fresh_equals_to_fresh_energyFun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">You spend a huge proportion of your time at work so it&#8217;s important not to hate your office. If you want to enjoy being at work, a workspace that\u2019s attractive but also conducive to productivity is ideal.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Your office is a reflection of your brand. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Decorating in accordance with your brand will help your team stay in touch with it. For example, At <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/\">Jobberman Ghana<\/a> our business prides itself on its simplicity, unity, and modernity to help the team feel in line with our mission. The best way to do this is to get everyone involved and decorate your office as a team.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Promote_Peer-to-Peer_Feedback\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">4. Promote Peer-to-Peer Feedback <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/promote_peer-to-peer_feedback_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/promote_peer-to-peer_feedback_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace.png 1201w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/promote_peer-to-peer_feedback_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/promote_peer-to-peer_feedback_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/promote_peer-to-peer_feedback_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/promote_peer-to-peer_feedback_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/promote_peer-to-peer_feedback_Fun_Vs_Productivity_in_the_Workplace-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Chances are, the boss doesn\u2019t know or understand exactly what everyone on the team does on a day-to-day basis. To make sure your team is getting the feedback they deserve, why not try to buddy your co-workers to lend a helping hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">For instance; at Ringier One Africa Media (ROAM) all writers for the jobs brands including Jobberman Ghana, have buddied one another to review all articles before they are published for public consumption. This helps to eliminate errors which would otherwise be neglected without a second look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Bring_the_Fun_to_the_Workplace\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">5. Bring the Fun to the Workplace<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/spend_december_salary_wisly_Have_fun_with_caution.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/spend_december_salary_wisly_Have_fun_with_caution.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/spend_december_salary_wisly_Have_fun_with_caution-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/spend_december_salary_wisly_Have_fun_with_caution-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/spend_december_salary_wisly_Have_fun_with_caution-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/spend_december_salary_wisly_Have_fun_with_caution-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/spend_december_salary_wisly_Have_fun_with_caution-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Instead of giving a whole day off, what about bringing recreation to the workplace?<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">What if your employees can have some timeout having fun within the office premises to pass the lunch break?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Workplace recreation is increasingly gaining popularity as a strategy for improving the well-being and performance of employees in the workplace. This ranges from fitness programs to mental health programs and entertainment programs. Workplace recreation has proven to have a positive effect on the performance of employees. And this can translate to a boost in your company&#8217;s bottom line. Happy employees = Hefty profits!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Encourage your team to help each other out and give each other feedback, whether positive or constructive. They will appreciate feedback from their peers who understand their work in depth and it helps them develop closer relationships and collaborate better in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Do you have any more ideas on how to make the workplace fun and still increase productivity? Share your views with us.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know you can have fun being productive in the workplace? 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