Laughter At Work

Laughter At Work
Laughter at work is a wonderful thing! A little laughter can go a long way in making
people more productive and friendly to one another.
When co-workers take a moment from their duties to smile or laugh together,
studies show that it can lead to:
• Fewer sick days
• Increased sales and productivity
• A healthier working environment
Especially when the workload is extremely heavy or the challenges are
great because of cutbacks, layoffs, or restructuring, laughter can be very
beneficial.
When staff members are dealing with great stress due to increased workloads or
impending layoffs, a hearty opportunity to laugh and share some funny news can
be just the kind of “therapy” the organization needs.
When employees are working back-to-back shifts or hours at a tedious task,
employers can often realize better productivity if they have breaks that are
interspersed with tea time, laughter, and discussion.