3 ways the World Cup can improve workplace culture
June 18, 2014 5:38 AM
1. Host off-site events.
According to Bock, events can help to build rapport among co-workers that will lead to a more fulfilling relationship in the workplace. She adds that if its expected to be a low productivity day, thats even more of a reason to get your employees together at an off-site location.
The key is to embrace it and use it as an opportunity to bring your team together even more, she says.
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2. Encourage talk of employees' favorite teams.
During daily meetings, or at the water cooler, Bock says divvying up time for employees to talk about personal interests such as their favorite team can help to connect them to their co-workers and the company.
When you get your employees really connected to the leadership of the company, we all are aware how profitable that can be for businesses to have a very productive, engaged workforce where you have got a lot of friends, or folks with common interests, Bock explains. Really cultivating those [relationships] and weaving that tight-knit fabric is essential, not just because it feels good, but it will also show up in your bottom line.
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3. Allow fun into the workplace.
Employees that are less stressed are less likely to burn out. Having a distraction like a friendly conversation about the World Cup or management telling employees they can check their teams scores while in the office, can help to limit these stresses.
Soccer is a global sport, and what a great opportunity to unite people across the world, says Bock, while advising that managers should take the opportunity to unite your own workforce.
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