As burnout rises, companies are rethinking workplace culture and what motivates employees. Here are five fun things to do in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. Today’s workplace is complex. It’s marked by constant change, ...

Fun isn’t the enemy of productivity, it’s a portal to something deeper—authenticity, connection, and creativity. I’ve led many successful leadership retreats with high-performing, high-achieving ...

For most of human history, the idea that work should be “fun” would have seemed, at best, absurd and, at worst, offensive. Consider a Roman galley slave chained to an oar, or a medieval serf bound to ...

Humor has long been seen as a “soft skill,” useful for easing awkward Zoom moments or sharing a laugh with colleagues. But CU Boulder researchers Tony Kong and Peter McGraw argue it’s far more than ...

Workplace fun denotes the intentional incorporation of enjoyable and playful elements into organisational life, ranging from informal social interactions to structured recreational events. Research ...

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 ...

Creativity is the ability to come up with or recognize ideas to solve problems, communicate with others, or entertain. It isn't a skill restricted to artists, musicians, writers, or "right-brained" ...

Kirsty Hulse burned out as the head of a marketing company. She now coaches people on how to find joy in their work. Hulse advises integrating play and finding the places where you do your best ...

I’ve led many successful leadership retreats with high-performing, high-achieving executive teams. You know, the usual format—inspirational openings, sticky-note brainstorms, lively strategy sessions, ...