Gaming at work: Do you agree?

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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.

Julia Zakharova · Accepted Answer

I'm for it) Such an action refreshes the developer's mind.

Daniel Burns · Answer

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.

angel william · Answer

Yeah i agree

Marvin Mändle · Answer

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.

Boris Markarian · Answer

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.

Viola Schoell · Answer

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.

Salar Davari · Answer

@julia_zakharova2 Yea. But the after match discussion that makes distraction at workplace.

Nolan Wang · Answer

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

Jeremy Kaur · Answer

Gaming at work, when managed appropriately, can significantly boost creativity and team cohesion. It's all about finding the right balance to ensure productivity isn't compromised.

Phil Meyer · Answer

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.

Julia Zakharova · Answer

@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.

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I`m for it)

ryuki · Answer

@yammer_smiths True, balance is key. so, What's your go-to game for relaxation?

Daniil Okhlopkov · Answer

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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Gaming at work: Do you agree?

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