We work, we play, we stay sane

‘All work and no play’ makes us dull and strips us of joy, creativity, change, and innovation in the workplace.

Play is as essential for adults as it is for children. It improves our cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. It builds our imagination and creativity. It also brings us closer to people with whom we spend 40-48 hours of our week.

Workplace culture has a larger impact on team productivity and day-to-day sense of well-being than most companies are willing to admit. And play adds value to the culture.

On any given day, we would choose our team laughing and playing in the office than heaving and sighing in front of their computers, possibly with a backache, just to 'do their time'.

At Encore, we had a relatively light day and we embraced it like a blessing. We decided to do the very popular Human Knot exercise. It brought us all closer, quite literally, and helped us relax, laugh, and unknot the knotted tension all while strategizing together.

It took us quite a while to crack the formula, but nobody gave up until we solved the puzzle. There was a consensus, "we'll get back to work and smash the deadline - but first, we figure this out." And we did!

Allow your workplace to be a playground.

Happy taking work and play together!