How Do Office Party Games Improve Morale?
Refocus Negative Energy Although project deadlines, performance meetings and contract negotiations are essential parts of workplace operations, preparing for these events can create stress. The workplace can seem dreadful when there is no positive outlet for negative emotions. Negative energy can breed backstabbing, gossiping, and workplace dissension that adversely affects productivity and compliance. Office party games can improve morale by allowing everyone to take a deep breath and reducing tension between departments, management levels and individuals. The “dunking” game is a popular way for employees to release frustration without causing hurt feelings or physical damage to each other. This game features a member of management in a water tank that is activated by an employee striking the target mechanism. Since employees can earn dunking privileges based on performance and attitude, tough times are easier to withstand. Allow Coworkers to Interact Although employees may develop cl