Gaming at work: Do you agree?
Salar Davari
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As a manager, do you allow your team members to play computer games for a specific period of time ( 30-45 mins) after launch? Some believe it's refreshing while others disagree.
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We just moved into the new office and our game activity is to assemble furniture and build actual Lego Technic cars (for decoration).
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If it's going to help them increase their motivation and productivity, why not? We have a room specifically designed for team games, such as table football, pool, and darts, so they can wind up during or after a hard day at work.
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@dan_burns And how do you deal with after-match discussions when they're back to their desks but continue talking about the games?
I'm for it) Such an action refreshes the developer's mind.
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@julia_zakharova2 Yea. But the after match discussion that makes distraction at workplace.
@salar__davari Is it a distraction for a week? Month? You hire adults. When you need to work, everyone concentrates and works. It’s also not possible to chat about games forever. Emotions subside and change. But their containment or absence is a very big problem.
Yeah i agree
A part of me says don’t worry about anything employees do save for their measured deliveries. If they are falling short then a manager needs to address that. The employee then needs to address why they are falling short and there could be a million reasons for it. Gaming being one of many.
Hmm, it depends. Taking quick breaks for gaming can boost morale, but during work hours, it could be distracting.
@yammer_smiths True, balance is key. so, What's your go-to game for relaxation?
@epideus_man i usually play NBA 2k24 and also mobile games how about you?
I can't believe that it is refreshing, because it's so much more information for the brain. 30 minutes time to go for a walk would be refreshing or maybe some rounds of table tennis.
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I like this idea, but I think it's better to play table tennis or darts or table football or even basketball rather than computer games.
These games are physical and are perfect after lunch to refresh your mind and body.
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@boris_moris44 Guess that's fair. But not every company has enough space!
I would recommend to go for a walk fresh air, light, sun shine helps way more to get become refreshed again. Computers games would make them more tired. But that is just my opinion. Everyone should decide for themselves.
Great idea! Eco everything. I work with a lot of gaming companies and gaming is just a part of work. Fun fact: developers sometimes can spend hours every day dissecting every little detail in a game, to a point where after launch they don't want to look games for weeks lol