However, throughout human history, work was mostly that–work–and enjoying it was the exception rather than the norm. For example, the ancient Greeks and Romans regarded work as something to relegate ...

What does it mean to have fun at work? Is it an oxymoron? Or is it the key to a better future of work? Most leaders don’t have a good pulse on how to create fun work environments for their employees.

Written by Saima Ahmad, Ph.D., and Melissa Wheeler, Ph.D. Source: Yan Krukau/Pexels Gone are the days when “fun at work” meant a ping-pong table in the break room, ordering in pizza, or a mandatory ...

Bree Groff is a company culture, engagement, and leadership consultant, and serves as a senior adviser to the global consultancy SYPartners. She has guided executives at companies including Calvin ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how creativity and communications accelerate success. Sep 15, 2025, 06:13pm EDT Bree Groff knew that work would be ...