How Fun at Workplace impacts Employee’s Job Satisfaction

Abstract

Purpose: As globalization keeps evolving, firms have adopted new shapes and cultures. Introducing fun at the Workplace was one way to enhance employees’ effectiveness leading to better organizational outcomes. This study aimed to identify fun's effects on employees’ overall job satisfaction level at the Workplace. Methodology: The research addresses several questions, which targeted causes of job dissatisfaction, benefits provided in the Workplace, how managers should develop a satisfying working environment eliminating all the odds, and the downsides of providing an unpleasant working environment. A survey questionnaire was designed to address several questions. Around 76 respondents from different generations, various organizations and designations attempted the survey online. Findings: The survey suggested that providing a friendly environment and offering rewards and recognition was majorly considered an element of fun by employees compared to other fun activities at work. According to the findings, there is a straight correlation between fun and job satisfaction. Practical implications: This research suggests executing and adjusting workplace fun activities to meet company objectives and employee preferences in a healthy and inclusive environment increases job retention as well as satisfaction. Originality value: This research offers a thorough examination of the effect of satisfactory environment provided to the employees and explores their viewpoints on job enjoyment, emphasizing the pros and cons.

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