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Enlightened business leaders plan for workplace fun. A healthy program for fun at work has these "3 C" essentials:
Consistency: As opposed to planning two large events each year—the holiday party and the summer picnic—focus on consistent delivery. Fun is like exercise. Stick to a consistent regimen, and you'll enjoy long-lasting results. Monthly fun programs are an easy starting point.
On Company Time: Studies show employees value time with family and friends more than ever before, but oftentimes plans are made to usurp employees' personal time with "fun" work events during evenings or weekends. Work is stressful enough, that's why fun should happen on company time.
Culture Compliance: Make sure you have a good sense of the likes and dislikes of the folks at your company. Too many "fun" programs are suited for the one or two people who planned the event. Fun needs to appeal to extroverts and introverts alike, so plan events that allow for different kinds of participation.
