HUMOR

In the Workplace and Everywhere Else!!!

A SMILE IS THE SHORTEST DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE

VICTOR BORGE

WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN

What is humor/laughter How to use humor effectively To point out the benefits and hazards of the use of humor How humor can open doors How humor can make you be more productive Humors Bottom Line

LAUGHTER IS THE JEST MEDICINE

Enhances respiration Enhances circulation Oxygenates the blood Suppresses stress related hormones in the brain Activates the immune system

Source: www.humorproject.com

WHAT IS HUMOR .
It be defined as that which makes us laugh, smile, or amuses us.

Source:Making Humor Work, Terry L. Paulson, Ph.D.,1989

DID YOU KNOW THAT.

The average pre-schooler laughs or smiles 400 times a day and that number drops to 15 times a day by age 35 People smile only 35% as much as they think they do Laughter releases endorphins a chemical more powerful than morphine Every time you laugh you burn 3.5 calories

Source: www.workplaceissues.com/arhumor.htm

NOT ALL HUMOR WORKS

Sarcastic Humor
Ethnic Humor Laughing at Others

Source:Making Humor Work, Terry L. Paulson, Ph.D.,1989

SIX REASONS THAT FUN CAN IMPROVE WORK QUALITY AND MENTAL HEALTH
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Breaks up boredom and fatigue Fulfills human social needs It increases creativity and willingness to help Fun fulfills the need for mastery and control Fun improves communication Fun breaks up conflict and tension

Source: www.workplaceissues.com/arhumor.htm

WHAT DO YOU SEE

ABOUT FACE

Humor in the workplace will help when

You are placed in a no-win situation; or in the presence of unpredictable or uncontrollable stressors Life is too short to work in an unpleasant environment

SOURCE: http://humanresources.about.com

HUMOR HOW TOS

Put humor into the physical environment Use humor as a tool rather than as a weapon Build humor into the corporate culture

Source: www.humorproject.com

HUMOR

DISCOVER YOUR PASSION HAVE A GOOD ATTITUDE SHOW PEOPLE YOU CARE

Source: Fun is Good, TrainingABC Video,2004

DISCOVER YOUR PASSION

PASSION STARTS IN YOUR HEART WHAT EXCITES YOU WHY ARE YOU HERE WORKING AT THIS PARTICULAR JOB

Source: Fun is Good, TrainingABC Video, 2004

ATTITUDE

ATTITUDE IS 90% OF LIFE DONT TAKE YOURSELF TO SERIOUSLY LAUGHTER IS A STRENGTH IN THE WORKPLACE

Source: Fun is Good, Training ABC Video, 2004

SHOW PEOPLE YOU CARE

BE NICE WERE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER LOOK FOR WAYS TO HELP AND SURPRISE PEOPLE WITH KINDNESS

Source: Fun is Good, TrainingABC,Video, 2004

DID YOU KNOW

According to the Presidents Science Advisory report the cost of stress is 200 billion dollars annually.

Source: www.11u.edu/news/today/sept98/othnews.htm

STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE

Is one of the main causes of: Illness Absenteeism Employee burnout

Source: www.homormatters.com/articles/workplac.htm

HUMOR REDUCES STRESS

Because it makes us feel good

Source: www.homormatters.com/articles/workplac.htm

THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PROMOTE HUMOR IN THE WORKPLACE

HUMOR ROOM JOY COMMITTEE BASKET OF TOYS JOKE OF THE DAY JOKE HOTLINE RECOGNITION COMMITTEE BLOOPER LOG GREAT JOB CARDS

GIVE AN EMPLOYEE A CITATION FOR SOMETHING FUNNY THEY HAVE DONE

Source: www.howhappyareyouatwork.com/funnun_article.htm

THE BOTTOM LINE

Humor contributes to positive morale which is a major factor contributing to the retention of valued employees
SOURCE: http://humanresources.about.com

POSITIVE PEOPLE ARE MORE PRODUCTIVE AND ENJOY THEIR WORK MORE

Source: Fun is Good, 2004

A CLOSING THOUGHT
POSITIVE, HUMOROUS PEOPLE MAKE LIFE WORTH LIVING AND WORK WORTH DOING WELL PATT SCHWAB, PhD.
Source: Dr. Patt Schwab,1995

THE BRAIN
The Brain is a wonderful organ. It starts the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get to the office!