Flash Mobbing, CDC Style

Seventy-five percent of working age Americans are “job seekers,” according to a recent Social Job Seeker Survey.

Sixty-nine percent of those “job seekers” are also currently employed.

More than ever, employers are challenged with keeping good employees satisfied.

Christine Ho, a medical officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, thought injecting some fun into the atmosphere would help.

She organized a flash mob for her CDC coworkers, with dance practices every Wednesday.

“I had a crazy idea that a flash mob would be a fun addition to our TB walk and then the idea just snowballed from there,” Ho says.

“The flash mob is a great way to interact with other CDC employees that I may not otherwise meet or get to know.”

Don’t think your office has time for a little fun?

Think again.

“We have practices during our lunch break. We get to have fun, not take ourselves too seriously and give our brains a break for a short time in the middle of an otherwise really busy day,” Ho explains.

Other benefits? Improved morale, team building, exercise – just to name a few.

“Some have even lost weight,” says Ho.

Besides – wouldn’t it be great if work was more enjoyable!?

Bonus PINK Link: Check out 5 ways to improve employee performances.

How does your office puts fun into the workday?

By Daryl Chapman and Dominique Francis

“Whether you are talking about education, career, or service, you are talking about life. And life must really have joy. It’s supposed to be fun.” Barbara Bush