Envision the workplace: an environment with no interaction or concern between the employees, no laughter, no jokes, only dull, hectic work. Wouldn't you rather be a part of an office with a friendly environment, where people can have some fun and enjoy their time there? Although 'work' and 'play' are generally thought of as complete opposites, that does not mean they can't go hand in hand. When combined, play in the work place can be of crucial importance to the success of the organization; the results of various studies conducted throughout the world have proved the fact that, "Happy workers are productive workers."
             As it turns out, play in the workplace is pretty common. Play opens up new levels of creativity and increases the fulfillment we experience at work. How employees feel about their company is directly related to their level of productivity and creativity. Research shows, "Highly motivated employees are up to 127% more productive than averagely motivated employees in high complexity jobs." Studies also show, "If you want to attract and keep talent, you need to have a fun, challenging and creative workplace environment." It's the talent that sets your business apart from the competition, incorporating play gives workers the best possible work experience and allow them to perform to their full potential.
             Play is just as important as work in balancing a solid schedule. The quality of our efforts suffers when we don't take the time to play. We reside in a workaholic culture in North America, where being addicted to busyness is a product of low self-worth. When we take time to do nothing, it gives our brain the opportunity to develop new ways to be creative. It's said, "Children who are allowed to daydream develop a higher IQ, and those childhood passions we once had are the key to our genius." In the center of play we encounter infinite possibilities. A recent poll shows, ...