The Dark Side of Fun

Fun is an important part of today’s most engaging workplaces. In fact, group activities and fun are an important part of the culture philosophy for many companies on ‘best places to work’ lists.

The organizers of these activities envision that they will make employees happy and engaged. And for many people they do just that. In our own company, for example, we have many group activities that happen all year that bring us closer as an organization.

But there is a darker side of fun, that can bec...