{"id":182,"date":"2020-07-07T23:49:59","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T03:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/?p=182"},"modified":"2022-03-26T18:03:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-26T22:03:42","slug":"shuffleboard-tables-for-the-office-how-playing-games-can-help-improve-your-corporate-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/index.php\/2020\/07\/07\/shuffleboard-tables-for-the-office-how-playing-games-can-help-improve-your-corporate-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Shuffleboard Tables For The Office."},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All Work &amp; No Play? How Playing Games Can Help Improve Your Corporate Culture<\/h1><p>The coronavirus crisis wreaked havoc on businesses all over the globe, leaving workers feeling disconnected, frazzled, and stressed out like never before. As employees shifted to a remote work environment and doubled down on their productivity, desperate to keep their jobs in a down economy, managers struggled to keep their teams engaged and boost staff morale. Shuffleboard Tables for the Office have facilitated team building, improved employee morale, and greater productivity.<\/p><!--more--><p>Now that we\u2019re slowly returning to \u201cbusiness as usual,\u201d companies must look for innovative ways to reinvigorate employees and re-establish bonds. Long-term success depends on happy employees, as well as customers. Here at The Shuffleboard Federation, the internet\u2019s leading source for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shuffleboardfederation.com\/shuffleboard-tables.html\">top-rated Shuffleboard Tables<\/a>, our business revolves around having fun, and we think that\u2019s just the thing to help your company hit the ground running in the post-COVID-19 era.<\/p><p>We\u2019re not alone. Researchers have found that allowing employees to play games has a positive impact on workplace culture, which in turn can help a business thrive. Here are some of the benefits of \u201cplay time\u201d for employees:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Encourages creativity and innovative thinking<\/li><li>Reduces stress<\/li><li>Boosts mood<\/li><li>Strengthens relationships between coworkers<\/li><li>Increases adaptability<\/li><li>Stimulates team spirit\/teamwork<\/li><li>Increases employee retention rates<\/li><\/ul><p>Most businesses hold company picnics or holiday parties, but giving employees permission to let loose once a year doesn\u2019t really \u201cmove the needle\u201d when it comes to day-to-day staff morale. How do you allow your staff to loosen up a little during the 9-to-5 grind, without abandoning the structure and accountability of your workplace environment?&nbsp;<\/p><p>The answer is simple: Build an office game room!&nbsp;<\/p><p>Invest in a break room that\u2019s more than a generic eating area, a place where employees actually<em> enjoy <\/em>spending time. All you need are a few basic essentials to get started. We list them in this infographic.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shuffleboard-Federation-Must-Have-Office-Amenities.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shuffleboard-Federation-Must-Have-Office-Amenities.png?resize=1024%2C455&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Shuffleboard Federation Must Have Office Amenities For The Office Game Room\" class=\"wp-image-183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shuffleboard-Federation-Must-Have-Office-Amenities.png?resize=1024%2C455&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shuffleboard-Federation-Must-Have-Office-Amenities.png?resize=300%2C133&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shuffleboard-Federation-Must-Have-Office-Amenities.png?resize=768%2C341&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shuffleboard-Federation-Must-Have-Office-Amenities.png?resize=1536%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shuffleboard-Federation-Must-Have-Office-Amenities.png?resize=1110%2C493&amp;ssl=1 1110w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shuffleboard-Federation-Must-Have-Office-Amenities.png?resize=640%2C284&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/site.shuffleboardfederation.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Shuffleboard-Federation-Must-Have-Office-Amenities.png?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p>You could simply redecorate your existing break room, but without the games, you\u2019ll just be creating a glorified cafeteria. We\u2019re sure your employees will love playing Foosball and Table Shuffleboard, but feel free to go above and beyond by adding Air Hockey, Ping Pong, or even a basketball hoop.<\/p><p>We should remind you that you can buy premium-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shuffleboardfederation.com\/shuffleboard-tables-for-office.html\">Shuffleboard Tables for the office<\/a>, as well as Foosball and Air Hockey Tables, right here at The Shuffleboard Federation. We can even customize your Shuffleboard Table with your corporate logo on the playing surface \u2014 a great way to promote your brand! Also, remember: A sleek, modern Shuffleboard Table isn\u2019t just an entertainment apparatus; it\u2019s a beautiful piece of furniture that will add a touch of class to your office space. In addition to keeping your employees happy and stress-free, your clients and customers will definitely be impressed!<\/p><p>Feel free to contact our team if you have any questions about the best Shuffleboard Table for your company\u2019s new game room.<br><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All Work &amp; No Play? How Playing Games Can Help Improve Your Corporate Culture The coronavirus crisis wreaked havoc on businesses all over the globe, leaving workers feeling disconnected, frazzled, and stressed out like never before. 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