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 – Backup
Dear Dr. Mimi,My boss favors another employee and schedules them for more shifts. We are on the same skill level and have had the same training, but I am being treated like a “backup” for them. I am afraid to bring this up to my manager for fear that they will reprimand or even fire…
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Dear Dr. Mimi – Overworked Student
Dear Dr. Mimi,I am a working college student, and my company is supposed to be accommodating to students’ schedules. However, my boss keeps asking me to come into work at times she knows that I have classes or study groups. I have tried to make this issue known to her, but she keeps dismissing me.…
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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 think they are…
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