We asked the team to pay the dog/cat tax, and it was a furry delight. Programmer Josh's coworker Persephone shares our values of regular breaks and work/life balance! Good cat 🐈⬛💖
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You're not improving your family life working the equivalent of 2 full time jobs. Your little kids probably forget what you look like. "Hey, who's that person eating our cereal?" The 3.3 Rule Is structured with work and family harmony. While other businesses are working their employees at 80 hours a week, Incite Tax’s Accountants are averaging 45 hours per week with the same results using the 3.3 Rule. That is a significant difference! Work and family balance is extremely important! https://lnkd.in/gcBAic4W #33rulebook #johnbriggs #worklifeharmony
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Thanks Brianna. I'm glad somebody finally had the guts to speak to these type of forced work activities. Just because one is often forced to work with others, as good of people as they may be, it doesn't mean one should be forced to be everybody's best friend. Money, work-life balance, and occasional recognition works for most everybody. This is one reason why people prefer working remotely. Regarding the word "exclusive," most people are growing weary of this word. Moreover, most people are growing tired of being forced to watch and sign off on "inclusive" videos. Diversity for the sake of diversity can often be disastrous. Why can't we simply be all God's children, and hire team-members based on merit. Checking a box, and then lecturing your employee behavior/acceptance is very annoying. If one doesn't already possess the skills to respect others and behave professionally, their probably not a good hire.
The first time I skipped a work happy hour, my manager didn’t mind. When I didn’t show up the second time, he called me into his office to discuss why I wasn’t more of a “team player.” This was one of my first corporate roles, and I felt so embarrassed. Not only was I going through a lot at home, but I was also burnt out from my job. After work, all I wanted to do was relax. The idea of “forced fun” is nothing new. Happy hours, work parties, escape rooms, etc. Wanting your employees to be happy, and collaborative, at work is great. But forcing them to participate in activities is counterproductive. 🤷🏽♀️ And it becomes even more problematic when: ❌ These activities are used as a bandaid to boost morale ❌ Employees feel obligated to attend and participate ❌ People are chastised for not participating You know what I would’ve liked even more than a corporate happy hour? Better pay, recognition for my hard work, and work-life harmony. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create an inclusive environment. It’s also our responsibility to empower our teams to show up in a way that makes sense for them. 🙌🏽 There’s nothing wrong with seeing work as what you do from 9-5 (and nothing more). Being a team player shouldn’t be defined by whether or not we show up for a few drinks.
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This is a great example of leadership in today’s corporate world. I personally have experienced the criticizing that comes along with not being able to attend job functions. You are not less of a team player because you have an outside life that requires more of your time. As long as you are doing your job that’s all that matters. Being a supportive leader goes a long way.
The first time I skipped a work happy hour, my manager didn’t mind. When I didn’t show up the second time, he called me into his office to discuss why I wasn’t more of a “team player.” This was one of my first corporate roles, and I felt so embarrassed. Not only was I going through a lot at home, but I was also burnt out from my job. After work, all I wanted to do was relax. The idea of “forced fun” is nothing new. Happy hours, work parties, escape rooms, etc. Wanting your employees to be happy, and collaborative, at work is great. But forcing them to participate in activities is counterproductive. 🤷🏽♀️ And it becomes even more problematic when: ❌ These activities are used as a bandaid to boost morale ❌ Employees feel obligated to attend and participate ❌ People are chastised for not participating You know what I would’ve liked even more than a corporate happy hour? Better pay, recognition for my hard work, and work-life harmony. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create an inclusive environment. It’s also our responsibility to empower our teams to show up in a way that makes sense for them. 🙌🏽 There’s nothing wrong with seeing work as what you do from 9-5 (and nothing more). Being a team player shouldn’t be defined by whether or not we show up for a few drinks.
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The first time I skipped a work happy hour, my manager didn’t mind. When I didn’t show up the second time, he called me into his office to discuss why I wasn’t more of a “team player.” This was one of my first corporate roles, and I felt so embarrassed. Not only was I going through a lot at home, but I was also burnt out from my job. After work, all I wanted to do was relax. The idea of “forced fun” is nothing new. Happy hours, work parties, escape rooms, etc. Wanting your employees to be happy, and collaborative, at work is great. But forcing them to participate in activities is counterproductive. 🤷🏽♀️ And it becomes even more problematic when: ❌ These activities are used as a bandaid to boost morale ❌ Employees feel obligated to attend and participate ❌ People are chastised for not participating You know what I would’ve liked even more than a corporate happy hour? Better pay, recognition for my hard work, and work-life harmony. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create an inclusive environment. It’s also our responsibility to empower our teams to show up in a way that makes sense for them. 🙌🏽 There’s nothing wrong with seeing work as what you do from 9-5 (and nothing more). Being a team player shouldn’t be defined by whether or not we show up for a few drinks.
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TGIF! Did you know Pulakos CPAs PC gives its employees off every Friday in the months of May, June and July? We call it our TGIF program and it's a thank you to the employees after our spring busy season. No, it doesn't mean we work four ten hour days, it literally means we get Fridays off while working our normal schedules and I can tell you it was such a nice break and really helped people relax and recharge. Some firms talk about work-life balance and make you work 60+ hour weeks with crazy chargeable goals. We do not have chargeable goals and don't bother with "realization" nonsense. If you find yourself getting burned out from public accounting, talk to me because it's probably your firm, not the profession.
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We spend more hours with our coworkers each week than our family. It’s beyond important as a leader to take responsibility for your team and meeting each of THEM where they are at. I found inspiring through connection is way more important to your authentic employees than a happy hour is. Remember, a company does not run itself…your team is what makes the magic happen! #workforcemessage #talent #leadership #dobetterleaders
The first time I skipped a work happy hour, my manager didn’t mind. When I didn’t show up the second time, he called me into his office to discuss why I wasn’t more of a “team player.” This was one of my first corporate roles, and I felt so embarrassed. Not only was I going through a lot at home, but I was also burnt out from my job. After work, all I wanted to do was relax. The idea of “forced fun” is nothing new. Happy hours, work parties, escape rooms, etc. Wanting your employees to be happy, and collaborative, at work is great. But forcing them to participate in activities is counterproductive. 🤷🏽♀️ And it becomes even more problematic when: ❌ These activities are used as a bandaid to boost morale ❌ Employees feel obligated to attend and participate ❌ People are chastised for not participating You know what I would’ve liked even more than a corporate happy hour? Better pay, recognition for my hard work, and work-life harmony. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create an inclusive environment. It’s also our responsibility to empower our teams to show up in a way that makes sense for them. 🙌🏽 There’s nothing wrong with seeing work as what you do from 9-5 (and nothing more). Being a team player shouldn’t be defined by whether or not we show up for a few drinks.
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As a director, I always put value on my employees OUTPUT, and not their labor or desire to show up for the extras. If my team is able to meet their deadlines (they almost always beat them by a solid margin), I give them the autonomy and appreciation to respect their time and work life balance. This is the future of the workforce. Expecting employees to pretend to be your best friend is a thing of the past; success and effectiveness always thrives when experienced teams are given the freedom to find their balance and happiness.
The first time I skipped a work happy hour, my manager didn’t mind. When I didn’t show up the second time, he called me into his office to discuss why I wasn’t more of a “team player.” This was one of my first corporate roles, and I felt so embarrassed. Not only was I going through a lot at home, but I was also burnt out from my job. After work, all I wanted to do was relax. The idea of “forced fun” is nothing new. Happy hours, work parties, escape rooms, etc. Wanting your employees to be happy, and collaborative, at work is great. But forcing them to participate in activities is counterproductive. 🤷🏽♀️ And it becomes even more problematic when: ❌ These activities are used as a bandaid to boost morale ❌ Employees feel obligated to attend and participate ❌ People are chastised for not participating You know what I would’ve liked even more than a corporate happy hour? Better pay, recognition for my hard work, and work-life harmony. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create an inclusive environment. It’s also our responsibility to empower our teams to show up in a way that makes sense for them. 🙌🏽 There’s nothing wrong with seeing work as what you do from 9-5 (and nothing more). Being a team player shouldn’t be defined by whether or not we show up for a few drinks.
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As much as I agree with this post, personally as an employer it’s nice to be able to put on a social event for our staff. Over the years outside of the Christmas meal/party Penny Roofing Ltd we’ve put on things both in & out office hours including brunches, afternoon trips to the West End for meals (easier for people to get babysitters), GoKarting (always a winner with the site teams) & even clay pigeon shooting. Yes whilst larger pay rises may have been appreciated we have to look at the sustainability longterm of these pay increases as a business. We pride ourselves on being a Living Wage employer, but there has to be a ceiling for wages at some point. We can only charge so much for the services we provide as a company. So for us if we do have scope to put something on & the interest is there for it, we do it.. & hopefully it’s appreciated by our workforce & not just seen as an empty gesture 🤷🏻♀️ But hey, what do I know anyways! Running a business is tough, at the end of the day we can only try our best to do what’s right. Covid hit the construction industry hard, & recovery from the impact to the industry was tough.. Every year we change & evolve - & hopefully the staff that have been with us long term have been able to see the benefits increase as we’ve grown year on year.
The first time I skipped a work happy hour, my manager didn’t mind. When I didn’t show up the second time, he called me into his office to discuss why I wasn’t more of a “team player.” This was one of my first corporate roles, and I felt so embarrassed. Not only was I going through a lot at home, but I was also burnt out from my job. After work, all I wanted to do was relax. The idea of “forced fun” is nothing new. Happy hours, work parties, escape rooms, etc. Wanting your employees to be happy, and collaborative, at work is great. But forcing them to participate in activities is counterproductive. 🤷🏽♀️ And it becomes even more problematic when: ❌ These activities are used as a bandaid to boost morale ❌ Employees feel obligated to attend and participate ❌ People are chastised for not participating You know what I would’ve liked even more than a corporate happy hour? Better pay, recognition for my hard work, and work-life harmony. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create an inclusive environment. It’s also our responsibility to empower our teams to show up in a way that makes sense for them. 🙌🏽 There’s nothing wrong with seeing work as what you do from 9-5 (and nothing more). Being a team player shouldn’t be defined by whether or not we show up for a few drinks.
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Normalize being a team player during the times where being a team member is the most important Hint: it's not after work hours 2nd Hint: it's better if it doesn't involve alcohol 3rd Hint: this isn't what you should be basing being a team member on
The first time I skipped a work happy hour, my manager didn’t mind. When I didn’t show up the second time, he called me into his office to discuss why I wasn’t more of a “team player.” This was one of my first corporate roles, and I felt so embarrassed. Not only was I going through a lot at home, but I was also burnt out from my job. After work, all I wanted to do was relax. The idea of “forced fun” is nothing new. Happy hours, work parties, escape rooms, etc. Wanting your employees to be happy, and collaborative, at work is great. But forcing them to participate in activities is counterproductive. 🤷🏽♀️ And it becomes even more problematic when: ❌ These activities are used as a bandaid to boost morale ❌ Employees feel obligated to attend and participate ❌ People are chastised for not participating You know what I would’ve liked even more than a corporate happy hour? Better pay, recognition for my hard work, and work-life harmony. As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create an inclusive environment. It’s also our responsibility to empower our teams to show up in a way that makes sense for them. 🙌🏽 There’s nothing wrong with seeing work as what you do from 9-5 (and nothing more). Being a team player shouldn’t be defined by whether or not we show up for a few drinks.
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