Here is a fun practice management tip that will increase employees spirits and productivity.
There have been many studies done to prove that humor is very good for our physical well-being. One study was done with cancer patients and the effects that watching funny movies had on them while getting chemotherapy. Even though they were very ill and many in pain their overall affect was cheerier than those who didn’t watch the films. According to another study by Dr. Lee Berk of Loma Linda School of Public Heath, in California, shows that laughing affects the immune system making it grow stronger with increased activity of T-cells, natural killer cells and antibodies. Research has also shown that laughing reduces stress, high blood press, oxygenates our blood, which increases energy and relaxes our muscles.
With all that said and the decline of Americans being satisfied with their job, wouldn’t you think that more employers would be looking for ways to “lighten up” the workplace? Many employers still are of the thought that is their employees are laughing and enjoying themselves at work then the work must not be getting done. When, in fact, people work better when they are interacting and enjoying a light humor at work.
In the article linked below, Dr. David Abramis at Cal State Long Beach has studied fun at work for years. He’s discovered that people who have fun on the job are more creative, more productive, better decision-makers, and get along better with co-workers. They also have fewer absentee, late, and sick days than people who aren’t having fun.
There are many benefits to bringing humor to the workplace, take the challenge and see what good spirits you can raise at work today.
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