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Fun At Work. A Human Resources Guide.
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101 Ways to Reward Team Members for $20 (or Less!)101 Ways to Reward Team Members for $20 (or Less!) by Kevin Aguanno
Buy new: $24.95 / Used from: $19.48
While the focus is rewards, it is also a lot of fun things in this book.
301 Ways to Have Fun at Work301 Ways to Have Fun at Work by Dave Hemsath
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $0.01
Chock full of great, fun ideas.
Wingtips with SpursWingtips with Spurs by Michael L. Gooch
Buy new: $22.45 / Used from: $18.35
This is your book if you are seeking guidance in different areas. With 40 topics covering a wide range from age discrimination to the value of human resources, it has been a proven, valuable resource for those in the management field. This is not a one-trick pony but a serious guide for serious managers. Also a fun read.
Fun Works: Creating Places Where People Love to WorkFun Works: Creating Places Where People Love to Work by Leslie Yerkes
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $0.88
Stimulating book
Managing to Have Fun: How Fun at Work Can Motivate Your Employees, Inspire Your Coworkers, and Boost Your Bottom LineManaging to Have Fun: How Fun at Work Can Motivate Your Employees, Inspire Your Coworkers, and Boost Your Bottom Line by Matt Weinstein
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An inspiring book with good ideas from front to back.
301 More Ways to Have Fun at Work301 More Ways to Have Fun at Work by Dave Hemsath
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A follow up to the first book. Useful tips.
Get Weird! 101 Innovative Ways to Make Your Company a Great Place to WorkGet Weird! 101 Innovative Ways to Make Your Company a Great Place to Work by John Putzier
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Weird is correct! However, it creates thought for things you can do at work to liven the place up a little.
Joy at Work: A Revolutionary Approach To Fun on the JobJoy at Work: A Revolutionary Approach To Fun on the Job by Dennis W. Bakke
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Joy may be too strong a word but it makes its point.
Make Work Fun: 139 Ways to Lighten Up Your WorkplaceMake Work Fun: 139 Ways to Lighten Up Your Workplace by Ann Fry
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Another book of list to generate thought
The Fun Factor: Games, Sales Contests and Activities that Make Work Fun and Get ResultsThe Fun Factor: Games, Sales Contests and Activities that Make Work Fun and Get Results by Carolyn Greenwich
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A quick and easy read.
Fun Work Environment Survey (Shrm Research)Fun Work Environment Survey (Shrm Research) by Society for Human Resource Management
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Very important work from SHRM. Carries the weight of authority.
Her Inspiration: Secrets to Help You Work Smart, Be Successful, and Have FunHer Inspiration: Secrets to Help You Work Smart, Be Successful, and Have Fun by Mina Parker
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If you follow this guide, you will be more successful.
Fun Is Good: How to Create Joy and Passion in Your Workplace and CareerFun Is Good: How to Create Joy and Passion in Your Workplace and Career by Mike Veeck
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Passion is the key word in this fun book.
Enjoy!: 101 Ways to Add Fun to Your Work Every DayEnjoy!: 101 Ways to Add Fun to Your Work Every Day by Gini Graham Scott Ph.D.
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Some crazy ideas, some mmmmm not so much.
Managing Workplace NegativityManaging Workplace Negativity by Gary S. Topchik
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Great tips and techniques. Highly recommended.
The New Corporate Cultures: Revitalizing the Workplace After Downsizing, Mergers, and ReengineeringThe New Corporate Cultures: Revitalizing the Workplace After Downsizing, Mergers, and Reengineering by Terrence E. Deal
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At some time, we will all face this uphill battle. This book brings out many ways to make it less painful.
The New American WorkplaceThe New American Workplace by James O'Toole
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As the world turns, so does our management culture. A great insight on the new workforce.
Building A HIgh Morale WorkplaceBuilding A HIgh Morale Workplace by Anne Bruce
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If Morale is high, it will be fun.
The Big Book of Icebreakers: Quick, Fun Activities for Energizing Meetings and WorkshopsThe Big Book of Icebreakers: Quick, Fun Activities for Energizing Meetings and Workshops by Edie West
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $10.00
Great little book for ways to engergize your meetings.
Get a Grip!: Overcoming Stress and Thriving in the WorkplaceGet a Grip!: Overcoming Stress and Thriving in the Workplace by Bob Losyk
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Without fun, stress will eventually get you in the end. An important book in your arsenal.
Transform Your Workplace: 52 Proven Strategies to Motivate, Energize, and Kick Productivity Up to the Next LevelTransform Your Workplace: 52 Proven Strategies to Motivate, Energize, and Kick Productivity Up to the Next Level by Lynda Ford
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If you are not transforming for the new work culture, the world will leave you behind.
The Power of Humour at the Workplace (Response Books)The Power of Humour at the Workplace (Response Books) by K. Sathyanarayana
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Good stuff.
Make Your Workplace Great: The 7 Keys to an Emotionally Intelligent OrganizationMake Your Workplace Great: The 7 Keys to an Emotionally Intelligent Organization by Steven J. Stein
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Great place to start searching for ways to enlighten the organization.
Shake That Brain: How to Create Winning Solutions and Have Fun While You're At ItShake That Brain: How to Create Winning Solutions and Have Fun While You're At It by Joel Saltzman
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Doesn't sound like Shaking your brain would be much fun. But it is!
Conquering Dysfunction in the WorkplaceConquering Dysfunction in the Workplace by Barry Cooney
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The people in this book are just no fun. A good starting place for dealing with these types.
Laughing Nine to Five: The Quest for Humor in the WorkplaceLaughing Nine to Five: The Quest for Humor in the Workplace by Clyde Fahlman
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A fun book.
The Fun Factor: Your Prescription for Stress Relief at Work and at HomeThe Fun Factor: Your Prescription for Stress Relief at Work and at Home by Cheryl Nason
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A little too simplistic for some situations but good points.
Lighten Up and Lead: Lessons for Fun and Success in BusinessLighten Up and Lead: Lessons for Fun and Success in Business by Dan Goldberg
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I wish every boss I ever had had read this book.
The Big Book of Creativity Games: Quick, Fun Acitivities for Jumpstarting InnovationThe Big Book of Creativity Games: Quick, Fun Acitivities for Jumpstarting Innovation by Robert Epstein
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $8.26
The brain is wired in strange and mysterious ways. This book explains how fun can be a path to creativity.
Leave a Mark, Not a Stain! What every manager needs to know about using humor in the workplaceLeave a Mark, Not a Stain! What every manager needs to know about using humor in the workplace by Ph.D. Patt Schwab
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Good advice on taking something too far.
Making Humor Work: Take Your Job Seriously and Yourself Lightly (Fifty-Minute Series)Making Humor Work: Take Your Job Seriously and Yourself Lightly (Fifty-Minute Series) by Terry L. Paulson
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Quick and easy read with good comments.
Fish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve ResultsFish! A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results by Stephen C. Lundin
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See my review of this great little book.