International Fun At Work Day: Quotes And Quirky Ideas To Celebrate The Occasion

National Fun At Work Day is observed on April 1 as a way to add a touch of humor as well as laughter to the otherwise cutthroat office culture.

The day encourages employees to put their wit to the best use, and make their colleagues share a few light moments together.

Many people believe work and play don't go hand-in-hand, but that's not the case for those who are joyful everywhere, even at the workplace.

National Fun At Work Day is for those people who never miss a chance to burst out into hearty laughter despite weeks' worth of workload stretching out before them.

To mark the occasion, here are some quotes that highlight the importance of fun at work. (Courtesy: Quotemaster)

• "Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking, don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you will know when you find it."- Steve Jobs
• "People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing."- Dale Carnegie
• "I can say the willingness to get dirty has always defined us as a nation, and it's a hallmark of hard work and a hallmark of fun, and dirt isn't the enemy."- Mike Rowe

Since International Fun At Work Day holds a special meaning for all the working professionals around the globe, there are a number of creative ways the day can be celebrated.

Have a dress code at work: Announce a dress code for the day to reinforce friendliness between the employees.

Go out for a movie: Give your employees a day off, and arrange for them to have fun at the movies.

Bring some baked goods to work: Bake your colleagues some lip-smacking confections and bond with them better.

Play some board games: Board games are a fun way to channel happy vibes at the workplace. Do give it a try!