The classic example of how a company is able to create a fun but productive work environment is in Seattle, Washington at the Pike Fish Market. The employees there developed a philosophy, called the “FISH” philosophy. When we have introduced this concept of having fun into work environments, we have found that our clients have higher productivity, higher job satisfaction, and a work environment that people look forward to. The idea is to focus on the goals of your organization while allowing employees to engage in some type of play. This could mean a casual dress day, wearing a funny hat, celebrating mini successes with sparking water in champagne glasses, a meeting where all the chairs are removed from the room, having fun foods for lunch, or even just an ice breaker. (Warning! Icebreakers have a bad reputation so don’t call it an icebreaker…just do the activity!)
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Dear Dr. Mimi – Frustrated
Dear Dr. Mimi, I trained a new employee about a month ago, but they still don’t seem to be getting it. They mess up almost every task I give them. What can I do to fix this? Should I just fire them? —Frustrated Dear Frustrated, It can be tricky working with new employees. If you…
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Dear Dr. Mimi – Overwhelmed
Dear Dr. Mimi, My spouse and I now both work full-time jobs and have a three-year-old. I had been home full-time while my spouse worked. Our son is in day care and seems to love it, but I am unsure how to balance having a family, being an employee, and doing well in both jobs.…
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Monitoring Productivity
It may be daunting to look at your schedule for the coming months. Here are a few tips to help you stay on task and monitor your productivity: Clarify the vision. What do you hope to achieve? How will you accomplish this? Get specific! Define the milestones you aim to reach. Sit down and devote…
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