International Fun at Work Day

Many companies have eagerly joined this global initiative, which has been a holiday since 1996.

There are three key employer characteristics a job seeker should look for in an employment relationship: reputation, career advancement and work balance.

Though fun at work is sometimes thought to be a distraction, research suggests that it has a positive impact on engagement, creativity, and purpose — increasing employee retention and reducing turnover. When we find tasks enjoyable, we're more eager to dig in and complete them.

You can have fun at work in many different ways. For example, you can take trivia timeouts, go on a scavenger hunt, and even set up a laughter gym. Find other activities in his list of ideas.