Slide 1: HUMOR
In the Workplace and Everywhere Else!!!
Slide 2: A SMILE IS THE SHORTEST DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE ……VICTOR BORGE
Slide 3: WHAT PARTICIPANT’S 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 Humor’s Bottom Line
Slide 4: 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
Slide 5: 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
Slide 6: 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
Slide 7: NOT ALL HUMOR WORKS
Sarcastic Humor Ethnic Humor Laughing at Others
Source:Making Humor Work, Terry L. Paulson, Ph.D.,1989
Slide 8: 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
Slide 9: WHAT DO YOU SEE
Slide 10: ABOUT FACE
Slide 11: 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
Slide 12: HUMOR HOW TO’S
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
Slide 13: HUMOR
DISCOVER YOUR PASSION HAVE A GOOD ATTITUDE SHOW PEOPLE YOU CARE
Source: Fun is Good, TrainingABC Video,2004
Slide 14: 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
Slide 15: ATTITUDE
ATTITUDE IS 90% OF LIFE DON’T TAKE YOURSELF TO SERIOUSLY LAUGHTER IS A STRENGTH IN THE WORKPLACE
Source: Fun is Good, Training ABC Video, 2004
Slide 16: SHOW PEOPLE YOU CARE
BE NICE WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER LOOK FOR WAYS TO HELP AND SURPRISE PEOPLE WITH KINDNESS
Source: Fun is Good, TrainingABC,Video, 2004
Slide 17: DID YOU KNOW
According to the President’s Science Advisory report the cost of stress is 200 billion dollars annually.
Source: www.11u.edu/news/today/sept98/othnews.htm
Slide 18: STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE
Is one of the main causes of: Illness Absenteeism Employee burnout
Source: www.homormatters.com/articles/workplac.htm
Slide 19: HUMOR REDUCES STRESS
Because it makes us feel good At the moment we experience humor, feelings like depression, anger and anxiety dissolve.
Source: www.homormatters.com/articles/workplac.htm
Slide 20: 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
Slide 21: 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
Slide 22: POSITIVE PEOPLE………… ARE MORE PRODUCTIVE AND ENJOY THEIR WORK MORE
Source: Fun is Good, 2004
Slide 23: A CLOSING THOUGHT………… POSITIVE, HUMOROUS PEOPLE MAKE LIFE WORTH LIVING AND WORK WORTH DOING WELL PATT SCHWAB, PhD.
Source: Dr. Patt Schwab,1995
Slide 24: 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”!
