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."

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Re:Monty Python?

[cperciva]

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

I'm not, and you shouldn't be either. If half of the people graduating with the same degree as you reached that point by taking basket-weaving courses, potential employers are going to decide that your degree is worthless -- even if you happen to be someone who didn't take any basket-weaving courses.

It is in the interests of students (both present and past) to ensure that their institution maintains or increases its academic standards, since their degrees will otherwise be devalued. (See also: medieval guilds.)

hmmm... let me think....

[Bodhammer]

no.

you sir, are fuckwit for asking. Now go audit your TPS reports dickhead.