I am not going to bore you with all the statistics on the importance of fun and play in our work environments. I would be just telling you the obvious.
I believe these would help with the engagement (or disengagement) dilemma and create a much-needed spark our organizations desperately need right now.
When I reflect over the years and my employment at the various organizations I have worked within, what I’ve cherished most - the memories that bring a lovely feeling of warmth within me - are the moments of fun. Although I worked hard and it wasn’t always easy, it is the times of play and laughter that I continue to cherish.
Now, given that much of my career involved working in the public sector, expenditure of public funds in play activities was certainly questioned. Working towards attainment of exotic prizes and retreats at expensive spas were never going to be part of anything that could be considered; activities often available to private sector firms just weren’t doable. This fueled the creativity button. Therefore, what could we do to bring fun and play to work without much, if any cost? And, for our listeners working for non-profits, for those of you working for small companies and for you entrepreneurs, hopefully you will gain some ideas that might work for you.
Hope you will join us!
About the Host:
Susan has worked with people all her life. As a human resource professional, she has specialized in all aspects of employment, from hiring to retirement. She got her start as a national representative for a large Canadian union. After pursuing an undergrad degree in business administration, Susan transitioned to HR management, where she aspired to bring both employee and management perspectives to her work. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Training. She retired from her multi-decade career in HR to pursue writing, coaching, and consulting, and to be able, in her words, to “colour outside the lines.” She promises some fun and lots of learning through this podcast series.
Susan is also the author of Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within: Ney, Susan G: 9781777030162: Books - Amazon.ca
If you wish to contact Susan, she can be reached through any of the following:
Website: www.effectingchangefromwithin.com
Email: susangney@gmail.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ney-197494
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Leadership Inside Out: Effecting Change from Within
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