Work and play need not be mutually exclusive, according to Darell Hammond, Chief Executive Officer of KaBOOM!. In an article for The Huffington Post, he writes, ”As CEO of a nonprofit dedicated to saving play for our nation’s children and communities, I can’t lose sight of the fact that adults need to play, too!” And, given the fact that KaBOOM!’s offices are home to a slide and a tire swing (in addition to the somewhat more standard foosball and ping pong tables), I don’t think Hammond has lost sight of that fact yet.
Office amusements need not be that organized or permanent, mind you. Jason Bartholme’s SEO Blog has compiled a list of seven office games you can play with your coworkers that don’t involve any heavy equipment, and this video illustrates what’s possible with office chairs, cubicles, and a little imagination.
You can even bring the fun with you when you’re on the road, if you’re bold enough to bring a Razor scooter along. Case in point: Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh skating around the offices of Meetup.
Whatever you do, the point is that having fun around the office—particularly on Fun Stuff Friday—is a great way to blow off steam, bond with your coworkers, and improve office morale.
What kinds of fun and games happen around your office? Let us know!
