Employee Office Pools = Good for Business
With March Madness (NCAA basketball tournament) just finished and the NHL playoffs just underway offices pools are all a-buzz. Typically thought to sap productivity, experts are now suggesting we see them for what they really are – informal team-building exercises that help employees get to know each other better, while building morale and camaraderie. In a nutshell? Office pools may create “the bonding experience” that so many people are looking for at work.
As well, office pools may also break down silos and get disparate groups of people talking and sharing ideas. What a great way for IT to start talking to internal audit!
Have a look at the article by Dave McGinn, Financial Post, for more reasons to feel good about that $10 you’ve just invested in your team’s success and good luck!