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We want work to be fun. And not just for fun’s sake—many people do their best work when they’re relaxed and feeling good. Humor can contribute to this vibe; laughter builds a sense of camaraderie ...

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 ...

To start, a generalization about the state of work in 2023: people feel entitled to enjoy what they do. Work and life have become increasingly blended and the boundaries blurry in our enormously ...

If you're an outdoor enthusiast, you may have heard of "Type One and Type Two fun." Likely first expressed in 1985 by University of Alaska geology professor Rainer Newberry (and popularized by ...

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 ...

Groaning your way back into the new work year? It's an occupational hazard after the holiday break, of course, but these days there is the consolation (for some) of hybrid working. For jobs that allow ...

Let’s be honest, most people don’t dream of their workplace being a nonstop carnival of joy. But the idea that work and fun are mutually exclusive is outdated. Fun isn’t just a feel-good bonus; it’s a ...