Does Having Fun Make IT More Enjoyable?

Lam1969 writes "ComputerWorld is running an article stating that some senior managers in IT think the answer to boosting morale is to have more fun on the job. The IT managers interviewed for the article claim making people laugh contributes to successful businesses and reduces turnover. How do you have fun? According to the article, Dale Sanders, head of IT at Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, 'has posted photos on the intranet of staffers caught in awkward moments installing cables or servers, for instance. Sanders encourages others to add funny (and tasteful) captions.' John Wade, CIO at Saint Luke's Health System Inc., sometimes dresses in drag and encourages other unusual behavior. Other potential tactics for laughs include encouraging self-expression, encouraging 'serious play', and asking potential hires their favorite funny movies or comedians."

Comments

Re:Ummmmm Yes?

[quokkapox]

Yes, that is a universal principle. At the office, I've instructed my staff to give every 100th Big Mac "extra-special" treatment.

tantra

[The Clockwork Troll]

I practice Tantric IT, wherein you purposely try to postpone job enjoyment as long as possible.

They say it fosters a more special bond between you and your employer.

Re:Ummmmm Yes?

[IntelliTubbie]

Does having fun make ANY job more enjoyable?.................. *yes*.

So in this case, does IT stand for "Information Tautology"?

Cheers,
IT

Re:Monty Python?

[ChairmanMeow]

As long as "CS251: Introduction to Funny Walks" remains an elective, I'm fine with it.