{"id":6453,"date":"2020-06-09T17:29:54","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T09:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=6453"},"modified":"2026-02-21T02:48:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T18:48:55","slug":"how-laughter-can-boost-employee-productivity-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/how-laughter-can-boost-employee-productivity-in-the-workplace.html","title":{"rendered":"How laughter can boost employee productivity in the workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>They say that laughter is the best medicine for your health, but did you know it can also promote productivity, enhance creativity, and reduce stress in the workplace? Turns out, whoever \u201cthey\u201d are, they are not far from the truth.<\/p>\n<p>Today, more and more businesses are trying to be as open as possible to employees and develop a healthy culture where employees can feel comfortable sharing their own thoughts and opinions. In this feature by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pacific Prime<\/a>, we look at the benefits of laughter and offer some interesting ways to introduce it into your workplace.<\/p>\n<div class='code-block code-block-4' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-Corporate.jpg\" alt=\"Corporate insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n\n<h2>The benefits of laughter in the workplace<\/h2>\n<p>Laughter is a good thing because life, or even the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/what-will-office-life-look-like-in-the-future.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">workplace<\/a>, is not always funny. A bit of humor goes a long way and allows us to take the much-needed respite during stressful times. Even employees that are still working from home during the current COVID-19 pandemic can implement laughter with their colleagues and managers through the use of telecommunication. As you already know, there\u2019s nothing like a full-belly laugh!<\/p>\n<p>Here are some benefits of laughter that will certainly get employees performing well and happily.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Laughter helps to build trust with colleagues<\/h3>\n<p>When we laugh, it is normally with the people we are close to and trust. These people include our loved ones, family members, and longtime friends. However, at work, it may be a little different as colleagues may include those that you hardly come across or speak to.<\/p>\n<p>So introducing a bit of laughter could be an ice-breaker to help form trust between you and those colleagues. Making jokes openly and sharing a good laugh shows people you can trust them and have no fear of being misunderstood or being judged upon.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Laughter creates new and strengthens existing relationships in the company<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.&#8221; &#8211; Victor Borge<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It is very true that laughter can shorten the distance between people. It can also forge new relationships and strengthen existing ones. Over time, these relationships grow, which can be beneficial for the business. When employees are happy and have strong relationships with their co-workers, they tend to stay working for longer, which means their experience and expertise are retained to help the business grow. Thus, business leaders are encouraged to promote laughter in general.<\/p>\n<p>Even managers can demonstrate that they themselves know how to connect by having a good laugh with their team members. It\u2019s also a good thing for managers as employees typically look towards managers for direction and inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it\u2019s considered a desirable trait in leaders. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellleadership.com\/humor-gives-leaders-edge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">study in 2012 by the Bell Leadership Institute<\/a> found that a sense of humor was one of the two most desirable traits in leaders, with the other being a strong work ethic.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cPeople who use humor, particularly in stressful or seemingly one-down positions are viewed as being on top of things, being in charge and in control, whether they are in fact or not.\u201d &#8211; Martha Crauma, Harvard Business Review<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>3. Laughter encourages creativity<\/h3>\n<p>According to various studies, humor in the workplace reduces hostility, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/stress-management\/in-depth\/stress-relief\/art-20044456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">relieves stress<\/a>, allows a better thought process, and helps employees to communicate difficult messages. Additionally, it can be a <a href=\"http:\/\/facilethings.com\/blog\/en\/creativity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">great stimulus for creativity<\/a>, which can make a task less boring or even more interesting. When creativity grows, productivity tends to follow in the same direction.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Laughter helps to foster like-minded employees<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cA day without laughter is a day wasted.\u201d &#8211; Charlie Chaplain<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Employees who laugh together, grow together. This is particularly true, as a team is much more likely to be successful if they are comfortable with laughing in each other\u2019s presence. Individual members of a team may feel it is important to put in extra effort to support the team as a whole. When individuals are able to think alike, the goals of their employer can be achieved with flying colors.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Laughter improves general health<\/h3>\n<p>Laughing stimulates the heart and lungs, increases blood flow around the body, and increases the feel-good endorphins released from the brain. The release of this natural chemical in the body causes the muscles of the body to relax and also reduces stress. This is great for employees that feel under pressure. Burned-out employees that frequently take sick leave could try adding a bit of laughter to their lifestyle to help them relax.<\/p>\n<h2>Laughter at work increases productivity<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe most wasted of all days is one without laughter.\u201d &#8211; e.e. Cummings<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>One thing is for certain, the aforementioned benefits all lead to a more productive workforce. When employees are happy, they are able to easily communicate and pass on their positive emotions to others. The positive emotions become positive energy, which yields productivity.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humorthatworks.com\/benefits\/anecdotal-evidence-suggests-humor-has-connection-to-employee-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a report from St. Edward\u2019s University<\/a>, an Australian industry-wide study of 2,500 employees found that 81% believe a fun working environment would make them more productive; 93% said that laughing on the job helps to reduce work-related stress. Interestingly, the study found that a further 55% said they would take less pay to have more fun at work.<\/p>\n<p>To conclude the matter, we can see how happiness, good staff morale, enhanced creativity, trust, better performance, and good teamwork are all boosted by a sense of humor and pure fun. The only way to know is to try introducing it.<\/p>\n<h2>How to introduce laughter into the workplace<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some ways to introduce laughter into your workplace to boost productivity:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a moment of laughter, which anyone in the workplace can do, for example, a short office joke. If you are a manager looking for inspiration, the best tip is to ask yourself what makes you have a good laugh because if you find it funny and appropriate, it can be something you can easily share with your colleagues and staff. You don\u2019t have to try hard, just be yourself. However, you need to consider the time and place. Be sure to keep it professional and stay conscious of others around you that could be offended by your humor.<\/li>\n<li>Employers could organize fun activities for employees such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.laughterremedy.com\/article_pdfs\/Ideas%20for%20Making%20work%20Fun.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">creating a humor bulletin board<\/a>. Managers could encourage goofiness by having a dress-up during the day, paper airplane contests, a dance battle, or other fun games. As long as it puts a smile on people\u2019s faces, it\u2019s worth a try.<\/li>\n<li>Hiring a comedian, public, or motivational speaker is also a good option. Normally, these people are those that can relate to others and share experiences that they deem unusual and funny. Also, motivational speakers can boost the morale of employees and inspire them to do better, which is a win-win for all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that there are a number of other ways to introduce humor into your workplace and it\u2019s good to check out what other companies in your industry are doing as well. Employees are the bread and butter of any business so employers, and especially HR managers, may want to consider certain employee benefit programs and options to keep them happy. Benefits such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/individual-vs-group-health-insurance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">group health insurance<\/a> and certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/workplace-wellness-programs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wellness programs<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/employee-assistance-programs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">employee assistance programs<\/a> and yoga classes are all great ways to keep employees healthy and loyal.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some extra tips on keeping your employees happy.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Employee Benefits - Top 3 Non-Monetary Benefit Ideas For HR\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cd5x98CjJpo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Discover more with Pacific Prime<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pacific Prime<\/a> is a specialist employee benefits solutions provider for businesses of all types ranging from start-ups and SMEs to multinational organizations. Our blog articles look at various trending topics, ranging from the current COVID-19 pandemic to the importance of employee benefits for workers.<\/p>\n<p>Some of our blog articles include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-5-perks-for-home-based-workers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 5 perks for home-based workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/preventative-benefits-boost-employee-wellness.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How can preventative benefits boost employee wellness?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What our team can do for individuals and businesses<\/h3>\n<p>Our team of experts can help provide impartial advice across a range of health plans including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/international-health-insurance-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Individual health insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Family insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/health-insurance-plans\/maternity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maternity health insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/corporate\/company-insurance-solutions\/?id=corp_insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corporate insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our experts can also simplify insurance further and provide unparalleled service. For a chat with one of our advisors, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact us<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<div class='code-block code-block-7' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-04_updated-1.jpg\" alt=\"Health insurance quote banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>They say that laughter is the best medicine for your health, but did you know it can also promote productivity, enhance creativity, and reduce stress in the workplace? Turns out, whoever \u201cthey\u201d are, they are not far from the truth. 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