Fun at Work: The Importance of Humor
Learning objectives
- Explain how lfun at workr can influence team culture, employee engagement, and productivity, grounding in empirical evidence.
- Differentiate between shallow fun (e.g. games, superficial perks) and deep fun (challenge, creative collaboration, surprise), and select which type is appropriate in different contexts.
- Analyze the psychological and organizational mechanisms (e.g. psychological capital, inclusion, trust) by which fun can produce positive outcomes.
- Assess potential risks, constraints, and pitfalls of fun initiatives (e.g. distraction, resistance, misalignment) in a given team or organization.
- Apply strategies to foster psychological safety, trust, and openness so that team members feel comfortable engaging in fun.
Course overview
Workplaces often view humor as a distraction, but evidence suggests it can improve performance, engagement, and culture. Learn how humor and fun operate psychologically and socially, how they can strengthen teamwork, and when they can miss the mark. When you apply the right kind of fun at the right moment, everyday work becomes more human, resilient, and productive.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 10 minutes
- Format: Video
- Tier: 1
- Course ID: 7645
English
Course Outline
- Why Fun at Work Matters
- Shallow Fun vs Deep Fun
- How Fun Works
- Risks, Constraints, and Pitfalls
- Creating the Right Conditions for Fun